2 Cash - Shaoxi Yuanbao; Regular script; Ding; with year; iron
2 (1191) year| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2 (1191) |
| 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 | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#218721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
定
二
Translation:
Ding / Er
Dingcheng (mint) / Year 2
Edge
Plain
Comment
The mintmarks Ding and Guang are presumably from the same mint (Dingcheng mint in Guangzhou). The two different mintmarks may indicate confusion over which one to use.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 in coinage was a sign of the empire's economic and technological advancements, as well as its desire to create a distinctive and durable currency.
