Southern Han Kingdom 1 Cash - Qianheng, 917 – 924
Zhongbao; lead
Information
Country
Southern Han Kingdom
Southern Han Kingdom
Currency
Cash
(907 – 924)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Cash - Qianheng
Year
917 – 924
Ruler
Liu Yan
(917–942)
Composition
Lead
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
5.02
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Cash - Qianheng from Southern Han Kingdom. Issued from 917 to 924. Struck in Lead. Measures 26 mm and weighs 5.02 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left. (Qian Heng Zhong Bao Qianheng (1st era of Liu Yan, 917-925) / Heavy currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (917-924) | — | Hartill#15.108-109: Regular Heng (minor varieties) | 93% | |
| ND (917-924) | — | Hartill#15.111: Reversed Heng | 14% |
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