2 Cash Pattern; Minsheng Tongyong ND
1912 year| Brass | 7.43 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Fukien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Yuan (1896-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 7.43 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#276050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and below.
Lettering:
二
文
Translation:
Er Wen
2 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Cash (Pattern; Minsheng Tongyong) ND (1912) from Fukien Province (Chinese provinces) made of Brass weighing 7.43 g is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a Western-style wreath and the denomination "2 Cash" in Chinese characters. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the late Qing dynasty and the early Republic of China period.
