2 Cash - Jiading Yuanbao; Qiong; iron ND
| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1208-1224 |
| 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#221105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
邛
一西
Translation:
Qiong / Xi Yi
Qiongzhou (city) / West 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hartill does not mention a denomination for this piece (placing it in a section callled '1 or 2 cash'); however, based on the size, it was likely a 2 Cash piece.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiading Yuanbao iron coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire, which was the largest contiguous empire in history. The coin was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Zhangzong, who ruled from 1208 to 1224, and it remained in circulation for over a century. Despite being made of iron, the coin was valued at a high denomination, reflecting the strong economy and trade networks of the Mongol Empire.
