© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
600 Cash - Wang Mang Third reform
| Bronze | 12.01 g | - |
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xin dynasty › Wang Mang (7-23) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 10-14 |
| Value | 600 Cash |
| Currency | Zhu (third reform, 10-14) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.01 g |
| Shape | Spade |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#209419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One vertical line.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two varieties of the reverse line exist: ones with a short line (stopping at the hole) and one with an extended line (extending past the hole).Interesting fact
The Wang Mang (Third reform) coin, which was issued during the Han Dynasty, features a unique "square hole" design in the center of the coin. This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier for people to recognize genuine coins. The square hole was created by drilling a hole through the center of the coin using a special tool, and it was a distinctive feature of Wang Mang coins that set them apart from other ancient Chinese coins.
