1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform; Without inner rim) (14-23) front 1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform; Without inner rim) (14-23) back
1 Cash - Wang Mang (Fifth reform; Without inner rim) (14-23) photo
© Heritage Auctions

1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform; Without inner rim

 
Bronze 3.12 g 22 mm
Description
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
3.12 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#209436
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Chinese ideograms read right to left.

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 泉貨

Translation:
Huo Quan
Wealth coin

Edge

Plain

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 3.12 grams.