2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Seal script; Feng; 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 | 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#218354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one crescent below (facing down).
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 豐
Translation:
Feng
Fengyu (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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique crescent shape on one side, which was 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 diversity of the time.
