2 Cash - Qiandao (Yuanbao; Regular script; Quan; iron) ND (1170-1173) front 2 Cash - Qiandao (Yuanbao; Regular script; Quan; iron) ND (1170-1173) back
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2 Cash - Qiandao Yuanbao; Regular script; Quan; iron ND

 
Iron - 29 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#218523
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One Chinese ideogram above.

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation:
Quan
Baoquan (mint)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Qiandao (Yuanbao; Regular script; Quan; 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 "quan," which means "string of coins," and was used to represent the currency's value. The use of iron in the coin's production was also significant, as it was a durable and abundant material that made the coinage more practical for everyday use.