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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
2 Cash - Jiatai Yuanbao; Han; iron
1 (1201) year| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1 (1201) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Jiatai 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
漢
元
Translation:
Han / Yuan
Hanyang (mint) / Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiatai (Yuanbao; Han; iron) 1 (1201) coin from the Empire of China 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 likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it is believed that the iron used in these coins was obtained from the smelting of iron weapons and tools. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of a non-precious metal, and it provides insight into the economic and technological developments of the Empire of China during the 13th century.
