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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Cash - Jianyan Tongbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | 6.04 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1127-1130 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.04 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1127 to 1162. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Gaozong implemented to stabilize the economy and improve the currency system. The use of bronze as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice to address the shortage of copper, which had been the primary material for coins until then. The coin's design, including the square hole in the center, was also meant to prevent counterfeiting and make it easier for people to recognize authentic coins.
