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2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Seal script; Qiong; 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#218349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 邛
Translation:
Qiong
Qiongzhou (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 the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Chunxi (Yuanbao; Seal script; Qiong; iron) ND (1174-1179) 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 character for "Qiong" on one side and an image of a dragon on the other, symbolizing the power and prosperity of the Chinese Empire. Despite being made of iron, the coin was still considered a valuable form of currency and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
