© Christopher Li
© Christopher Li
1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform; Without inner rim
| Bronze | 2.98 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-23 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (fifth reform, 14-40) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Examples of the Dash at bottom right hole (Hartill#9.40) and the Dash at bottom left hole (Hartill#9.42) varieties:© Christopher Li
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Wang Mang, who was a powerful Chinese statesman and military leader who lived during the Han dynasty. He is best known for his role in the downfall of the Han dynasty and for his attempts to introduce a new currency system. The coin , the 1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform; Without inner rim) (14-23), was part of this new currency system and was introduced during his reign. It was made of bronze and weighed 2.98 grams.
