© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
200 Cash - Wang Mang Third reform
| Bronze | 7.39 g | - |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 10-14 |
| Value | 200 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (third reform, 10-14) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.39 g |
| Shape | Spade |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#209395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
One vertical line.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two varieties of the reverse line exist: ones with a short line (stopping at the hole) and one with an extended line (extending past the hole).Interesting fact
The Wang Mang (Third Reform) coin was issued during the reign of Wang Mang, who was a powerful Chinese statesman and military leader who lived during the Han dynasty. He is best known for his role in the downfall of the Han dynasty and for his attempts to reform the Chinese monetary system. The coin is one example of these reforms, as it was introduced as a new standardized currency to replace the various private currencies that were in use at the time. This coin and others like it were designed to be more durable and easier to use than previous currencies, and they played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in ancient China.
