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10 Cash - Tangguo Tongbao; Seal script ND
| Bronze | 12.59 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Southern Tang Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Li Jing (李璟) (943-961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 959-961 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (937-976) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.59 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Tangut influences in its design. The use of Seal script, also known as Tongbao, was a characteristic of Tangut writing, while the coin's design and weight were consistent with the standard circulation coins of the Southern Tang Kingdom. This blend of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the Ten Kingdoms period in China.
