© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
2 Cash - Huangsong Yuanbao; with year
| Bronze | 7.25 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-6 (1253-1258) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Baoyou era |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.25 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 四
Translation:
Si
Year 4
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 this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty in ancient China, specifically during the reign of Emperor Lizong (1225-1264). The coin was made of bronze and had a standardized weight and size, which made it easy to use in everyday transactions. Additionally, the coin featured an inscription of the Chinese character "Huang" (皇), which means "imperial" or "royal," signifying its status as an official currency of the empire.
