Wang Mang period (AD 14-23) spade coin, bronze.
The years between the two branches of the Han Dynasty are occupied by the one who is called the usurper Wang Mang (9-23 AD). In the few years of his reign, which ended with his violent death, he restored the use of knife and spade coins.
D/ Huo bu (spade coin - DS); zhuanshu (seal) script.
R/ Central perpendicular line.
In the Museum since 1911.
