Catalog
| Obverse description | Four Chinese ideograms read right to left. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Chinese |
| Obverse lettering |
布第 百八 (Translation: Di Bu Ba Bai Graduate spade / 800 (value)) |
| Reverse description | One vertical line. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Smooth. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (10-14) - Extended line - ND (10-14) - Short line - |
| Numisquare ID | 1251486780 |
| Additional information |
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'