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10 Cash - Qianfeng Quanbao; large type ND
| Iron | 38.22 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Ma Chu Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ma Yin (907-930) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 925-930 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (911-930) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 38.22 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and sometimes one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 天
Translation:
Tian [Ce Fu]
Tiance Prefecture
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used during the Ten Kingdoms period in ancient China, which was a time of great political fragmentation and cultural diversity. Despite being made of iron, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Qianfeng coin was considered a high-denomination coin and was used for large transactions. Its design featured a square hole in the center, which was a distinct characteristic of coins from the Ma Chu Kingdom. Additionally, the coin's weight of 38.22 grams suggests that it was made with a high level of precision, indicating advanced metallurgical techniques for its time.
