カタログ
| 表面の説明 | Four Chinese ideograms read right to left. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Chinese |
| 表面の銘文 |
布第 百八 (Translation: Di Bu Ba Bai Graduate spade / 800 (value)) |
| 裏面の説明 | One vertical line. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | |
| 裏面の銘文 | |
| 縁 | Smooth. |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (10-14) - Extended line - ND (10-14) - Short line - |
| Numisquare ID | 1251486780 |
| 追加情報 |
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'