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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
2 Cash - Jiatai Tongbao; Chun; iron
| Iron | 7.64 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-3 (1201-1203) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Jiatai era |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 7.64 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
春
三
Translation:
Chun / San
Qichun (mint) / Year 3
Edge
Plain
Comment
The iron coin mints closed in 1203 (Year 3), so no iron coins are dated to Year 4.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 in coinage was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make currency more accessible to the general population. This coin was also unique in that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Zhangzong, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the economy and promote trade, and the coin's design and material reflect this focus on economic growth and development.
