14 AD China Xin Dynasty Wang Mang Huo Quan Cash Coin GBCA 90 Ancient Chinese

Ancient China – Xin Dynasty – Wang Mang Huo Quan (货泉) Cash Coin – GBCA 美90

Offered here is an ancient Chinese Huo Quan (货泉) bronze cash coin from the Xin Dynasty, established by Emperor Wang Mang.

This fascinating coin belongs to one of the most unusual periods in Chinese monetary history, when Wang Mang introduced sweeping currency reforms and experimented with new monetary systems.

The coin has been professionally encapsulated and graded GBCA 美90 (Gong Bo Grading), making it a collectible example of early Chinese coinage.

Coin Specifications

• Country: Ancient China

• Dynasty: Xin Dynasty (9–23 AD)

• Ruler: Wang Mang (王莽)

• Date: 14 AD (as stated on the holder)

• Denomination: Huo Quan (货泉), cash coin

• Composition: Bronze / Copper Alloy

• Obverse: Two-character inscription 货泉 (Huo Quan)

• Reverse: Plain

• Diameter: 23.2 ± 1.6 mm (holder specification)

• Weight: 3.1 grams

• Grading Company: GBCA (Gong Bo Grading)

• Grade: 美90

• Certification Number: 1119326605

Historical Background

Wang Mang established the Xin Dynasty in 9 AD, ending the Western Han Dynasty's rule. His brief reign was characterized by ambitious political, economic, and monetary reforms.

The Huo Quan coinage was introduced in 14 AD as part of Wang Mang's currency reforms. The inscription 货泉 translates approximately to "Currency Spring" or "Source of Money."

These coins feature distinctive ancient Chinese seal-script characters arranged around a square central hole, a classic feature of traditional Chinese cash coinage.

The Xin Dynasty collapsed in 23 AD following widespread rebellions and political instability. Wang Mang was killed during the fall of his capital.

Collector Highlights

• Ancient Chinese coin type dating back approximately 2,000 years

• Issued under Wang Mang's short-lived Xin Dynasty

• Historically significant monetary reform coinage

• Professionally graded GBCA 美90

• Attractive dark green and brown ancient patina

• Original square-hole cash coin design

• Encapsulated in a protective GBCA holder

• Desirable for collectors of ancient China, Han-era history, and early Asian currency

Condition & Shipping

The coin exhibits dark aged surfaces with green patina, consistent with its ancient copper-alloy composition. The obverse inscription shows wear and surface deposits, as visible in the photographs.

The exact GBCA-certified coin shown in the photographs is the coin you will receive.

Please carefully examine both sides of the coin and its certification holder before purchasing.

An interesting historical addition to any ancient Chinese coin collection.