2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Seal script; Chun; 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#218352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one crescent below (facing up).
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 this coin is that it features a unique crescent shape on one side, which was a symbol of the Islamic world and its influence on the Chinese currency during the Song Dynasty.