2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Seal script; Chun; 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#218346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 春
Translation:
Chun
Qichun (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 Qichun Mint was closed between 1174 and 1178.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Chunxi (Yuanbao; Seal script; Chun; iron) ND (1178-1179) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it 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 coin's design features a seal script characters "chun" and "xi" which means "spring" and "west" respectively, indicating the coin's origin and value. Additionally, the use of iron as the material for the coin was a significant innovation at the time, as it was a more durable and practical alternative to the traditional use of copper or silver.