400 Cash - Wang Mang Third reform

Obverse description	Spade-shaped bronze coin with a raised circular hole at the top of the handle, within a recessed rectangular panel. The body of the spade displays four archaic Chinese seal-script (zhuanshu) ideograms arranged in two vertical columns, reading right to left: 布序百四 (Xu Bu Si Bai, meaning 'Ordered Spade / 400'), denoting the denomination. A prominent central vertical ridge divides the face, with additional raised border lines framing the inscription fields. The lower portion terminates in the characteristic bifurcated foot typical of Wang Mang spade money.
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Reverse description	Plain spade-shaped reverse with a single vertical line running down the centre of the body from the handle junction toward the bifurcated foot, dividing the field into two smooth, undecorated halves. The raised rim follows the contour of the spade form, and the characteristic double-footed base is clearly defined. The surface bears a naturally developed patina consistent with cast bronze of the Xin dynasty period.
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