10 Cash - Qianfeng (Quanbao; small type) ND (925-930) front 10 Cash - Qianfeng (Quanbao; small type) ND (925-930) back
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10 Cash - Qianfeng Quanbao; small type ND

 
Iron 16.32 g 38 mm
Description
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
16.32 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#319744
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above and sometimes one below.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Tian [Ce]
Tiance (Prefecture)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a common material used for coins during the Ten Kingdoms period in ancient China. The use of iron for coins was preferred because it was abundant, durable, and less expensive than other metals like gold or silver. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still held significant value in the economy of the time and was widely used for transactions.