© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
50 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; privately cast ND
| Bronze | - | 27 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 |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#210895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
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.These issues are small, lighter, and cruder, used in a local area.
Additional references: Novak#177 and Zeno#217880.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Qianyuan (Zhongbao; privately cast) ND (759-762) from Empire of China made of Bronze is that it was privately cast, meaning it was not issued by the government but rather by a private entity. This highlights the decentralized nature of currency production during that time period in China, where private individuals and businesses were able to create their own currency. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the elite.
