Coin
½ Liang "Elm seed" type — China
China • Hartill#7.10, FD#411, Schjoth#86
Overview
A cast bronze ½ Liang coin from ancient China, known as the "Elm seed" type. The coin dates to the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC - 180 BC). It features a typical round shape with a square central hole. The obverse displays two Chinese ideograms reading right to left, while the reverse is blank.
Specifications
- Country
- China
- Composition
- Bronze
- Weight
- 0.32 g
- Diameter
- 14 mm
- Shape
- Round with a square hole
- Technique
- Cast
- References
- Hartill#7.10, FD#411, Schjoth#86
- Issuer
- China (ancient)
Design details
Obverse
Two Chinese ideograms read right to left. Script: Chinese Lettering: 兩半 Translation: Ban Liang Half ounce
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Standard circulation coins series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
Hartill#7.10, FD#411, Schjoth#86. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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