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2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Regular script; Shu Song; with crescent; iron ND
| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1178-1179 |
| 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#218083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above, one below, and one crescent to the right.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
舒
松
Translation:
Shu / Song
Shuzhou (city) / Susong (mint)
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.The Susong Mint was closed between 1174 and 1178.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a crescent shape on one side, which is a symbol of Islamic influence in China during the Song Dynasty. The inclusion of Islamic motifs on Chinese coins during this period reflects the cultural exchange and religious tolerance that existed between the two civilizations.
