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2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Regular script; Li; iron ND
| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1174-1179 |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#218077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 利
Translation:
Li
Lizhou (city)
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
The Iron Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Chunxi (Yuanbao; Regular script; Li; iron) ND (1174-1179) from Empire of China was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The use of iron as the material for coins was a significant innovation during this period, as it was more durable and less prone to counterfeiting than the previous use of paper money. This coin, in particular, features a unique combination of characters and symbols that reflect the cultural and political values of the time.
