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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
500 Cash Szechuan-Shensi Soviet
1934 year| Copper | 16.10 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1934 |
| Value | 500 Cash (0.5) |
| Currency | Soviet Hubei-Honan-Anhui |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.10 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Lettering:
造埃維蘇省陳川
500
文百五
Translation:
Made in Soviet Szechuan Province
500 Cash
Interesting fact
The 500 Cash coin from the Szechuan-Shensi Soviet of Republic of China, made of copper and weighing 16.10g, is interesting because it was produced during a time of great political and social upheaval in China. The Szechuan-Shensi Soviet was a short-lived communist state that was established in 1933 and lasted until 1935, and the coin was likely minted during this time. The fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that the Soviet may have been trying to conserve resources or reduce the cost of producing currency. Additionally, the coin's design may have been intended to promote the ideals of the communist revolution, such as equality, unity, and progress. Overall, this coin serves as a small but fascinating reminder of a significant period in Chinese history.
