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1 Cash - Wang Mang Fifth reform, privately cast
| Issuer | China (ancient) |
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| Year | 23-40 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Two Chinese seal-script characters flank the central square hole, reading right to left as 貨泉 (Huo Quan, meaning 'Wealth Coin'). Each character occupies one lateral field position beside the square perforation, rendered in the archaic seal script style characteristic of the Wang Mang monetary reforms. The coin is privately cast, resulting in somewhat irregular die execution and variable surface detail. The broad flat rim frames the design without additional ornamentation. Patina is an even bronze-green consistent with ancient burial. |
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| Obverse lettering | 貨泉 (Translation: Huo Quan - Wealth coin) |
| Reverse description | Uniface reverse displaying only the raised square rim surrounding the central square perforation, with no inscriptions or decorative devices. The flat field beyond the inner rim square is plain and featureless. A raised outer rim borders the coin's edge. The surface exhibits characteristic green-brown patina typical of ancient cast bronze. This blank reverse is consistent with privately cast issues of the Wang Mang fifth reform period. |
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