2 Cash - Chongqing Tongbao ND
1212 year| Bronze | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Great Jin (Tatar dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wanyan Yongji (1208-1213) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1212 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1158-1216) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#272175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coins from this Emperor are very rare, and Hartill gives all his pieces the highest rarity rating of 0.For Hartill#18.67, the catalogue says multiple sizes are known. Based on FD, the diameter of another type is 27 millimetres, indicating a 2 Cash denomination.
Interesting fact
The Great Jin (Tatar dynasties) was a short-lived dynasty that ruled over parts of northern China in the early 13th century. Despite its brief existence, the dynasty managed to issue a number of coins, including the 2 Cash - Chongqing (Tongbao) ND (1212) coin made of bronze. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Mongolian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the Chinese characters " tong bao" (meaning "circulating treasure"), while the reverse side features a Mongolian-style horse and rider, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during this period in history.
