© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Cash - Xiankang Yuanbao ND
925 year| Bronze | 2.78 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Former Shu Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wang Yan (918-925) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 925 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (911-925) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#180492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Ten Kingdoms period in ancient China, specifically in the Former Shu Kingdom. This period saw the rise of various kingdoms and states in China, and the use of coins like this one as a medium of exchange was an important part of their economies. Despite being made of bronze, which is a relatively common metal, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
