1 Cash - Wang Mang (Second reform)
China (ancient) • 1 Cash • Bronze • 9–14
- Denomination
- 1 Cash
- Issuer
- China (ancient)
- Struck
- 9–14
- Composition
- Bronze
- Currency
- Zhu
- Weight
- 1.14 g
- Diameter
- 15 mm
- Catalog refs
- Hartill 9.14 · FD 459 · Schjoth 139
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Where it came from
This 1 Cash coin, known as a 'Huo Quan,' was issued during the short-lived Xin Dynasty established by the usurper emperor Wang Mang. Following his rise to power in 9 CE, Wang Mang initiated a series of radical monetary reforms intended to restore ancient Zhou Dynasty economic structures and consolidate central control. The coin reflects the sophisticated aesthetic of the era, characterized by thin, elegant seal script calligraphy that remains highly regarded by numismatists for its clarity and balance.
The design of the Huo Quan was part of a broader ideological project to return to perceived golden ages of Chinese history. By replacing the established Han Dynasty currency with these coins, Wang Mang sought to project authority and legitimacy through aesthetic refinement. While the regime ultimately collapsed due to economic instability and natural disasters, the Huo Quan survived in massive quantities, serving today as a tangible link to one of the most unorthodox and volatile periods of early Chinese history.
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