10 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao; Min and crescent; iron ND
| Iron | 24.32 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Min Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wang Shenzhi (909-925) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 922-925 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (916-945) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 24.32 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#319620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one crescent (facing up) below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 閩
Translation:
Min
Min Kingdom
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a rare and valuable material at the time, and it weighed 24.32 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size. This suggests that the Min Kingdom placed a high value on this coin and may have used it for large transactions or as a store of value. Additionally, the fact that it features a crescent moon and Min characters on one side and a standard circulation coin design on the other, indicates that it was a symbol of the kingdom's power and influence.
