10 Cash (Liyong Tongbao; official Yi) ND (1674-1678) front 10 Cash (Liyong Tongbao; official Yi) ND (1674-1678) back
10 Cash (Liyong Tongbao; official Yi) ND (1674-1678) photo
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10 Cash Liyong Tongbao; official Yi ND

 
Bronze 19.10 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Great Zhou dynasty (Dynastic rebels)
Emperor
Wu Sangui (1674-1678)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1674-1678
Value
10 Cash
Currency
Cash (1674-1681)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
19.10 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#150075
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms at various locations.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering: 分壹

Translation: 1 Fen (of silver) = 10 Cash

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of political turmoil in China, specifically during the Great Zhou dynasty (Dynastic rebels) period. Despite the political instability, the coin still maintains a standardized design and weight, indicating some level of continuity and stability in the currency system.