500 Cash - Wang Mang First reform

Issuer China (ancient)
Year 7-9
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 500 Cash
Currency Zhu (first reform, 7-9)
Composition Bronze
Weight 17.44 g
Diameter 76 mm
Thickness
Shape Knife
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#9.13, FD#454, Schjoth#116
Obverse description Two Chinese ideograms on the handle with two on the blade.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Obverse lettering 刀 契  五  百
(Translation: Qi Dao Wu Bai Inscribed knife / 500 (value))
Reverse description Blank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (7-9) - -
Numisquare ID 6181740270
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