© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
10 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; with cloud ND
| Bronze | 8.15 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tang dynasty › Suzong (唐肅宗) (756-762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 758-759 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.15 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#210888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One auspicious cloud above.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were issued in 758 to pay the army fighting the rebels. While these had high denominations, their weight did not reflect their values. In 762, these pieces were re-valued to reflect their weight at 2 Cash.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique cloud pattern on the reverse side, which is believed to symbolize the connection between heaven and earth. This design element is not commonly found on other coins from the same era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
