Dynasty: | China - Interregnum | Ruler: | Wang Mang |
Reigned: | 7 AD - 23 AD |
Denomination: | Spade (1000 zhu) |
Obverse: | "Da Bu Heng Qian" (1000 Wu) |
Reverse: | Blank |
Reference: | Sch 145-147, Hartill 9.29 |
Weight: | 14 gms |
Length: | 38 mm |
The Xin (Hsin) Dynasty of Wang Mang, 9 AD - 23 AD
Under the Western Han Dynasty, a succession of weak and child emperors had caused the court to fall under the influence of corrupt officials and eunuchs. In 9 A.D., a member of one of the warring noble families, Wang Mang seized power and proclaimed the Xin (New) Dynasty. |