© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
100 Cash Yongan; iron ND
| Iron | 17.32 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | You Zhou Autonomous Region (Empire of China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 900-914 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (900-914) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 17.32 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Liao Dynasty, who ruled from 900 to 914 AD. The coin was made of iron and had a standardized weight of 17.32 grams, indicating that it was a widely used and well-established form of currency during that time period.
