2 Cash - Chunxi Tongbao; Tong; with year; read standard; iron
16 (1189) year| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 (1189) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Chunxi era |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#217023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and two to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 十六 同
Translation:
Tong / Shi Liu
Tong'an (mint) / Year 16
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1180, numbers were added to the reverses to indicate the year of issue (which was said to reduce the amount of illegal casting). Presumably, coins without years were cast before the numbers were added.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Chunxi (Tongbao; Tong; with year; read standard; iron) 16 (1189) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character "Tong" (meaning "circulating currency") and the year of minting, which helps to identify its origin and authenticity. Additionally, the use of iron as the material for the coin reflects the advanced metallurgical techniques and resources available in ancient China.
