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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Cash - Dazhong Tongbao; Fu; with Wu ND
| Bronze | 14.55 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Great Zhong State (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1368 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1361-1368) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.55 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
五
福
Translation:
Wu / Fu
5 Cash / Fujian (mint)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by the Great Zhong State, which was a short-lived dynasty that emerged during the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms in ancient China. Despite its brief existence, the Great Zhong State was known for its unique coinage, including the 5 Cash coin , which features a distinctive combination of Chinese characters and imagery.
