2 Cash - Jingkang Tongbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | 7.56 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Qinzong (宋欽宗) (1126-1127) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1126-1127 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.56 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the Jingkang era of the Southern Song dynasty, which was a time of great economic and cultural growth in China. The coin's design features the Chinese characters " tongbao" in regular script, which translates to "standard currency" or "circulating coin." This indicates that the coin was intended for widespread use in everyday transactions, and its bronze composition made it durable and accessible to people of all social classes.
