100 Cash - Ding Ping (Shu) (221-265) front 100 Cash - Ding Ping (Shu) (221-265) back
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100 Cash - Ding Ping Shu

 
Bronze 0.8 g 16.2 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Shu (Three Kingdoms)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
221-265
Value
100 Cash
Composition
Bronze
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
16.2 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#243866
Rarity index
91%

Comment

Alternate proposed date: 252-258.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 100 Cash - Ding Ping (Shu) (221-265) from State of Shu (Three Kingdoms) made of Bronze weighing 0.8 g is that it features a unique square hole in the center, which was a distinctive feature of coins issued by the State of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period. This design was used to distinguish Shu coins from those issued by other states and to prevent counterfeiting.