1 Cash - Zhuguo (Yuanbao) ND (916-1120) front 1 Cash - Zhuguo (Yuanbao) ND (916-1120) back
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1 Cash - Zhuguo Yuanbao ND

 
Bronze - 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Liao dynasty (Tatar dynasties)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
916-1120
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (916-1120)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#272041
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

There is uncertainty about the attribution of this type. Originally, it was said to be a Vietnamese issue, which matched light size and weight; however, that attribution was within a list of uncertain types. Based on spot-finds, which all correspond to Liao territories, the leading opinion is that these are issues of the Liao dynasty.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Zhuguo (Yuanbao) ND (916-1120) from Liao dynasty (Tatar dynasties) made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Zhuguo Tongbao" in Chinese characters, while the reverse side features a stylized Mongolian horseman, reflecting the Liao dynasty's Mongolian roots. This blend of cultures is a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the Liao dynasty and its impact on the history of China and the region.