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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
50 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; with circle ND
| Bronze | 15.28 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 | 15.28 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#210893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One circle at various locations, all 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, featuring a circle and the inscription "Qianyuan Zhongbao," represents the unity and stability that the government sought to achieve during this period.
