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50 Cash - Wang Mang First reform
| Bronze | 4.56 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 7-23 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (first reform, 7-9) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.56 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were introduced in the first reform, and were the only types continually cast in each succeeding reform.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Wang Mang (First reform) (7-23) from China (ancient) made of Bronze weighing 4.56 g is that it was produced during the reign of Wang Mang, who was a powerful Chinese statesman and military leader who lived during the Han dynasty. He is best known for his role in the downfall of the Han dynasty and for his attempts to introduce a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the Chinese state. The coin was issued during his reign and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Chinese coins.
