2 Cash - Longxing Tongbao; Regular script; iron ND
| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1163-1164 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#218445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Longxing (Tongbao) 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 was likely a response to a shortage of other metals, and it was a sign of the economic and political instability of the Empire of China during that period. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the Longxing coin was still widely used and highly valued, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
