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2 Cash - Jingkang Yuanbao; Clerical script ND
| Bronze | 8.12 g | - |
| 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 | 8.12 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#216421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Jingkang era of the Southern Song dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural prosperity in China. The coin's design, featuring the Chinese character for "cash" in clerical script, reflects the importance of trade and commerce during this period. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin suggests that it was widely accessible and used in everyday transactions, making it a tangible representation of the economic activity of the time.
