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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
2 Cash - Jiading Tongbao; Chun; read clockwise; iron
| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-17 (1208-1224) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Jiading era |
| 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#219542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and at least one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
春
元
Translation:
Chun / Yuan
Qichun (mint) / Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron as a material for coins was likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it is believed that the iron used in these coins was obtained from the recycling of old weapons and tools. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of the Empire of China during this time period.
