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2 Cash - Qianyuan Tongbao; Han; read standard; iron
1 (1195) year| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1 (1195) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Qingyuan era |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#218766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
漢
元
Translation:
Han / Yuan
Hanyang (mint) / Year 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Qianyuan (Tongbao; Han; read standard; iron) 1 (1195) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was one of the first coins to use a standardized design and weight, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire.
