1 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao; Regular script; Ding; iron
2 (1191) year| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2 (1191) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Shaoxi era |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#218555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
光
二
Translation:
Ding / Er
Dingcheng (mint) / Year 2
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Shaoxi (Tongbao; Regular script; Ding; iron) 2 (1191) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Guang Zong of the Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1189 to 1194. This coin was part of a series of new currency reforms implemented by the Emperor, which aimed to address the economic challenges faced by the empire at the time. The use of iron as the material for the coin was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper or silver, and it reflected the government's efforts to introduce more affordable and accessible currency for the general population.
