2 Cash - Jingding Yuanbao ND
| Bronze | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1264 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#221181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jingding (Yuanbao) coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire, which was the largest contiguous empire in history. The coin was first introduced during the reign of Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and it remained in circulation until the fall of the Mongol Empire in the 14th century. Despite its long history, the coin's design remained relatively consistent, featuring a square hole in the center and a Chinese inscription on the obverse side.
