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The Chinese Dynasty of Han was founded by General Liu Bang in 202 BC, when he overthrew the Ch’in Dynasty. Lasting over four centuries (202 BC – 220 AD), the Han Dynasty reached its pinnacle of power under Han Wu-ti (140-87 BC). The coinage of this dynasty was of one denomination and one design. Cast in molds using liquid metal instead of being hammered, these bronze cash coins were round with a unique square hole in the middle. The obverse was inscribed with two characters, encircled by a plain, wide border. The reverse was plain. We offer this Chinese bronze cash coin from the Han Dynasty, as pictured, for only…
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