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5000 Cash - Wang Mang First reform
| Bronze (with gold inlay) | 27.32 g | 78 mm |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 7-9 |
| Value | 5000 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (first reform, 7-9) |
| Composition | Bronze (with gold inlay) |
| Weight | 27.32 g |
| Diameter | 78 mm |
| Shape | Knife |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#50154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type measures around 40 x 78 millimetres.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5000 Cash - Wang Mang (First reform) (7-9) from China (ancient) made of Bronze (with gold inlay) weighing 27.32 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Wang Mang dynasty, which ruled China from 9 AD to 23 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms implemented by Wang Mang to stabilize the economy and promote trade. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string together multiple coins for ease of use in commercial transactions. Additionally, the gold inlay on the coin's surface was a symbol of wealth and prosperity, reflecting the value placed on gold during that time period.
