2 Cash - Jingkang Yuanbao; iron ND
| Iron | - | 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 | Iron |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jingkang (Yuanbao; iron) coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron in coinage was seen as a way to increase the supply of coins in circulation, as iron was a more abundant and less expensive material than the other metals. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1127 to 1162.
