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© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
2 Cash - Jiaxi Tongbao
| Bronze | 7.54 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-4 (1237-1240) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Jiaxi era |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.54 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 元
Translation:
Yuan
Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Lizong of the Southern Song dynasty, who ruled from 1225 to 1264. This coin was part of a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and improving the currency system of the empire. The Jiaxi (Tongbao) coinage was introduced in 1237 and was designed to replace the earlier coinage system, which had become devalued due to excessive issuance. The Jiaxi coin was made of bronze and had a standardized weight and size, which helped to establish a stable currency system. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political history of the Southern Song dynasty.
