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2 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Seal script; Quan ND
| Bronze | 6.61 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 | 6.61 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#217006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above (in Seal script).
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 泉
Translation:
Quan
Baoquan (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 blend of Chinese and Tibetan influences in its design. The use of Seal script, also known as Zhuan Shu, was a writing style used in ancient China, while the Quan character on the coin is a Tibetan symbol that represents the concept of "quan" or "circle," which symbolizes the unity and wholeness of the universe. This blend of cultures reflects the rich history of exchange and cultural exchange along the Silk Road, which played a significant role in shaping the Empire of China during this time period.
