300 Cash - Wang Mang (Third reform) (10-14) front 300 Cash - Wang Mang (Third reform) (10-14) back
300 Cash - Wang Mang (Third reform) (10-14) photo
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300 Cash - Wang Mang Third reform

 
Bronze 7.11 g -
Description
Issuer
China (ancient)
Emperor
Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
10-14
Value
300 Cash
Currency
Zhu (third reform, 10-14)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.11 g
Shape
Spade
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#209400
Rarity index
94%

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

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 300 Cash - Wang Mang (Third reform) (10-14) from China (ancient) made of Bronze weighing 7.11 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Wang Mang period, which was a time of great economic and social change in ancient China. The coin was introduced as part of a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and reducing the power of the wealthy landowners. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now highly sought after by collectors.