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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
2 Cash - Jianyan Tongbao; Seal script; privately cast ND
| Bronze | 4.33 g | 27 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 | 4.33 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
These pieces are smaller and lighter than the originals, and they have an abbreviated Bao.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was privately cast, which means that it was not issued by the government or an official mint, but rather by a private individual or group. This was a common practice during the Song Dynasty, where private mints were allowed to produce coins for circulation. This coin, in particular, was produced during the reign of Emperor Gaozong, who ruled from 1127 to 1130. Despite being privately cast, the coin still features the official government seal script, which adds to its historical significance.
