1 Cash - Xiantong Xuanbao ND
| Bronze | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tang dynasty › Yizong (唐懿宗) (859-873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 860-874 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#210919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are no historical records of this coin, however, according to Hartill, one catalogue suggests these were cast in 870 by the Guiyang Inspectorate.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Xiantong (Xuanbao) ND (860-874) from Empire of China made of Bronze is that it features a unique square hole in the center, which was a distinctive feature of coins during the Tang Dynasty. This square hole was used to thread a string or cord through, allowing the coins to be easily strung together and carried. This design also made it easier for people to tell genuine coins from counterfeit ones, as it was difficult to create a fake coin with a perfectly square hole.
