© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Xuxing Yuanbao ND
| Bronze | 4.08 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Western Liao dynasty (Central Asia and Caucasia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yelü Yilie "Renzong" (1150-1164) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1151-1164 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1151-1164) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 Western Liao dynasty, which was a period of significant cultural and economic exchange between Central Asia and Caucasia. The coin's design and materials reflect the blending of different cultural influences, with the use of bronze and the depiction of a mythical creature on one side, and the Chinese characters on the other side indicating the coin's value and origin. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this time period.
