10 Cash (Yongtong Quanhuo; with cloud) ND (959-964) front 10 Cash (Yongtong Quanhuo; with cloud) ND (959-964) back
10 Cash (Yongtong Quanhuo; with cloud) ND (959-964) photo
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10 Cash Yongtong Quanhuo; with cloud ND

 
Copper - 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Southern Tang Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms)
Emperor
Li Jing (李璟) (943-961) Li Yu (961-976)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
959-964
Value
10 Cash
Currency
Cash (937-976)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#56075
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

One auspicious cloud below.

Edge

Plain

Comment

In 959, the minister Zhong Mo obtained permission to cast coins to raise funds for the army. In 964, the coins were withdrawn.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique cloud design on the reverse side, which is believed to symbolize the unity and harmony of the people under the rule of the Southern Tang Kingdom.