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© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
100 Cash - Zhi Yi Shu; with Yi Shi
| Bronze | 0.5 g | 12.6 mm |
| Issuer | State of Shu (Three Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 221-265 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 12.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#244511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shi Yi on left side, incuse
Comment
Zeno.ru confirmed the identification. Usually reverse plain but this coin have shi yi on reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of both Chinese characters and ancient Chinese weights and measures. On one side of the coin, there is the character "Shu" (蜀), which represents the State of Shu, one of the three kingdoms during the Three Kingdoms period. On the other side, there are two characters: "Yi Shi" (儀式), which means "ceremonial rituals" or "etiquette," and "Zhi Yi" (至至夷), which means "extremely pure" or "ultimately pure." Additionally, the coin has a square hole in the center, which was a common feature of ancient Chinese coins. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the history and culture of ancient China.
