2 Cash - Huangsong Yuanbao ND
| Bronze | 7.34 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1253-1258 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#221177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
It was considered improper to use two of the same ideograms in the legend, so during the Baoyou era (1253-1258), to avoid having Bao shown twice, the dynastic title Huangsong was used.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Huangsong (Yuanbao) ND (1253-1258) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 7.34 g 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 square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was a deliberate choice by the government to reduce the cost of production, as copper was a more expensive material at the time. Despite its humble materials, the coin remains a valuable piece of Chinese history and a testament to the ingenuity of the Song Dynasty's economic and monetary policies.
