© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
50 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; with cloud ND
| Bronze | 17.64 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 | 17.64 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#210894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One auspicious cloud 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.The likely proper orientation of the auspicious cloud should is curved up with a tail to the left. Hartill does not distinguish different cloud varieties, but multiple types exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique cloud design on the reverse side, which was a new feature introduced during the Qianyuan era (759-762 CE) of the Tang Dynasty. This design was meant to symbolize the connection between the coin and the heavens, and it was believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the people who used it.
