© Boyd
© Boyd
50 Cash - Qianyuan Zhongbao; with crescent ND
| Bronze | 16.50 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 | 16.50 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#210892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
At least one crescent at various locations.
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 features a crescent shape on one side, which is a symbol of Islam, indicating that the coin was likely minted during a period of Islamic influence in China.
