Coin
½ Liang Type 3 — China
China • Hartill# 7.14, FD# 420
Overview
An ancient Chinese ½ Liang bronze coin from the Western Han Dynasty, dating from 182 BC to 175 BC. The obverse features two Chinese ideograms reading right to left, '兩半', translating to 'Ban Liang' (Half ounce). The reverse is blank (uniface). This cast coin is round with a square hole, measuring 23mm in diameter and weighing 1.93 grams.
Specifications
- Country
- China
- Composition
- Bronze
- Weight
- 1.93 g
- Diameter
- 23 mm
- Shape
- Round with a square hole
- Technique
- Cast
- References
- Hartill# 7.14, FD# 420
- 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# 7.14, FD# 420. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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