China Xin Dynasty Wang Mang Cash VF

These bronze cash coins were issued during the reign of Wang Mang, known as Shijianguo Emperor, who was the only ruler of the short-lived Xin Dynasty (9-23AD). Land reform and income tax are among the new innovations introduced during his reign. The design of the coins themselves is simple, round with a square hole in the middle and Chinese ideograms which, read right to left, mean “wealth coin”. These are available in Very Fine condition but some have more verdigris than others.