The Han dynasty inherited the ban liang coin type from the Qin. In the beginning of the Han, Emperor Gaozu closed the government mint in favor of private minting of coins. This decision was reversed in 186 BC by his widow Grand Empress Dowager Lü Zhi (d. 180 BC), who abolished private minting. In 182 BC, Lü Zhi issued a bronze coin that was much lighter in weight than previous coins. This caused widespread inflation that was not reduced until 175 BC when Emperor Wen allowed private minters to manufacture coins that were precisely 2.6 g (0.09 oz) in weight. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where did the Han dynasty receive their coin type from? ANS1 the Qin QSN2 Who closed the government mint? ANS2 Emperor Gaozu QSN3 In what year was the decision reversing the closure of the government mint implemented? ANS3 186 BC QSN4 Who released new lighter coinage that caused significant amounts of inflation because of it's weight? ANS4 Lü Zhi QSN5 In what year were private manufactures allowed to create coins that were exactly 2.6g in mass? ANS5 175 BC