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2 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao; Seal script; Tong; iron
3 (1192) year| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 3 (1192) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Shaoxi 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#218545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
同
三
Translation:
Tong / San
Tong'an (mint) / Year 3
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron as a material for coins was a sign of the empire's economic and technological advancements, as well as its desire to create a currency that was both durable and accessible to the masses.
