© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
500 Cash - Wang Mang First reform
| Bronze | 17.44 g | 76 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 7-9 |
| Value | 500 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (first reform, 7-9) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.44 g |
| Diameter | 76 mm |
| Shape | Knife |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#50155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type measures around 29 x 76 millimetres.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 500 Cash - Wang Mang (First reform) (7-9) from China (ancient) made of Bronze weighing 17.44 g is that it was produced during the reign of Wang Mang, who was a powerful Chinese statesman who lived from 45 BCE to 23 CE and served as a regent for the Han Dynasty. He implemented a number of reforms, including the creation of a new currency, which is represented by this coin. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political history of ancient China.
