800 Cash - Wang Mang Third reform

Emittente China (ancient)
Anno 10-14
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore 800 Cash
Valuta Zhu (third reform, 10-14)
Composizione Bronze
Peso 9.59 g
Diametro
Spessore
Forma Spade
Tecnica
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i Hartill#9.27, FD#480
Descrizione del dritto Four Chinese ideograms read right to left.
Scrittura del dritto Chinese
Legenda del dritto 布第 百八
(Translation: Di Bu Ba Bai Graduate spade / 800 (value))
Descrizione del rovescio One vertical line.
Scrittura del rovescio
Legenda del rovescio
Bordo Smooth.
Zecca
Tiratura ND (10-14) - Extended line -
ND (10-14) - Short line -
ID Numisquare 1251486780
Informazioni aggiuntive

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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