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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Seal script ND
| Bronze | 6.71 g | 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.71 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#217007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
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.DocXiType
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese characters and imagery, such as the seal script symbol for "cash" ( wen ) and the Chinese dragon, which reflects the cultural and historical significance of the coin's origins in the Empire of China.
