2 Cash - Jiading Tongbao; Han; read clockwise; iron
6 (1213) year| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 6 (1213) |
| 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#219543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
漢
六
Translation:
Han / Liu
Hanyang (mint) / Year 6
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was a sign of the empire's economic and technological advancements, as well as its desire to create a distinctive and durable currency.
