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50 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao ND
| Bronze | 16.23 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tang dynasty › Suzong (唐肅宗) (756-762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 759-762 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.23 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface) with a double outer rim.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were issued in 759 to pay the army fighting the rebels. While these had high denominations, their weight did not reflect their values. These pieces were later re-valued at 30 Cash, and in 762, they were re-valued again to reflect their weight at 3 Cash.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty, who ruled from 756 to 762 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the economy and restore the power of the central government, which had been weakened by years of civil wars and corruption. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Qian" (钱), which means "money," and "Yuan" (元), which means "first," indicating that it was the first coin issued in a new currency system.
