© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Hua / 1 Dao State of Yan; lead 330 BC - 220 BC
| Lead | 3.0 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | State of Yan (Warring States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 220 BC |
| Value | 1 Hua |
| Currency | Hua (301-220 BC) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Translation: Ji
Comment
The pictured example has hand-carved characters on the reverse, but it should have been cast with a Ji.Interesting fact
The State of Yan (Warring States) coin is interesting because it was made of lead, which was a common material for coins at that time, but it's also notable that the coin weighs 3.0 grams, which is relatively heavy compared to other coins of similar size and material. This could indicate that the coin was used for larger transactions or had a higher value than other coins in circulation.
