2 Cash - Qiandao Tongbao; An; iron ND
| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1170-1173 |
| 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#218461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 安
Translation:
An
Qi'an (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only two types of coins from the Qiandao era are Tongbaos: one 2 Cash type and one 1 Cash type. While the 1 Cash pieces do not have mintmarks, they are likely from the same mint as this type.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Qiandao (Tongbao; An; iron) ND (1170-1173) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty, which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features the Chinese character for "tong" or "copper," indicating its value as a unit of currency. Despite being made of iron, the coin was valued at a higher rate than copper coins of the time, reflecting the high value placed on iron as a resource in ancient China.
