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10 Cash - Qianfeng Quanbao ND
666 year| Bronze | 4.95 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tang dynasty › Gaozong (唐高宗) (649-683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 666 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#161036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
In an attempt to overcome a copper shortage, this coin's value was set at 10 Cash, even though its weight was the same as a regular 1 Cash piece. Due to the high conversion, this coin was highly forged, and was withdrawn from circulation only one year after being issued.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Qianfeng (Quanbao) ND (666) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 4.95 g is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Qianfeng, who ruled from 666 to 690 AD. This coin was used as a means of currency during that time and was an important part of the economy of the Empire of China.
