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5 Cash Kaiyuan Tongbao; Min and crescent; lead ND
| Lead | 32.05 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Min Kingdom (Ten Kingdoms) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wang Shenzhi (909-925) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 922-925 |
| Value | 5 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (916-945) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 32.05 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one crescent (facing up) below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 閩
Translation:
Min
Min Kingdom
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of lead, which was a common material used for coinage during the Ten Kingdoms period in ancient China. Despite being made of a relatively soft and inexpensive material, the coin still features intricate details and designs, such as the Min and crescent symbols, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the time.
