Wang Mang (AD 7-23) One Knife Worth Five Thousand (Yi Dao Ping Wu
Qian), with "Yi Dao" characters inlaid in gold (Hartil 9.12). GBCA
82.
Wang Mang (AD 7-23) One Knife Worth Five Thousand (Yi Dao Ping Wu
Qian), with "Yi Dao" characters inlaid in gold (Hartil 9.12). GBCA
82. Scarce nice condition showcasing brilliant gold inlaid and
clear inscription. Magnificent. Wang Mang, the founder of Xin
Dynasty, introduced a number of currency reforms. However, the
currency system was extremely complex and turned out to be a total
failure. This high denomination knife money, showcasing beautiful
gold inlaid, is the most sought-after type issued during Xin
Dynasty,
王莽新朝(公元7-23)一刀平五千金錯刀(Hartil
9.12)。公博美82。金錯效果仍清晰閃亮,銘文清晰分明,可遇不可求之上佳品相。
王莽為新朝之創立者,並引入了極為複雜的貨幣改革,但最終之失敗收場。當中這款高面額之刀幣為大名譽品,向來甚受古錢收藏家青睞。