800 Cash - Wang Mang Third reform

Emittent China (ancient)
Jahr 10-14
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nennwert 800 Cash
Währung Zhu (third reform, 10-14)
Material Bronze
Gewicht 9.59 g
Durchmesser
Dicke
Form Spade
Prägetechnik
Ausrichtung
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) Hartill#9.27, FD#480
Aversbeschreibung Four Chinese ideograms read right to left.
Aversschrift Chinese
Averslegende 布第 百八
(Translation: Di Bu Ba Bai Graduate spade / 800 (value))
Reversbeschreibung One vertical line.
Reversschrift
Reverslegende
Rand Smooth.
Prägestätte
Auflage ND (10-14) - Extended line -
ND (10-14) - Short line -
Numisquare-ID 1251486780
Zusätzliche Informationen

Historical Context: This 800 Cash coin originates from the Xin Dynasty (9-23 CE) of the usurper Wang Mang, a period marked by radical, disruptive economic reforms. Issued between 10 and 14 CE, it belongs to Wang Mang's third major monetary reform, an ambitious attempt to centralize economic control. His complex currency policies, introducing numerous denominations, frequently caused instability and inflation, contributing significantly to public discontent and his dynasty's collapse.

Artistry: While specific engravers remain unknown, this coin reflects the high standards of Xin Dynasty imperial mints. The design features elegant, precisely rendered seal script (篆書, zhuànshū) characters, a hallmark of Wang Mang'

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