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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
2 Cash - Shaoxi Yuanbao; Regular script; Han; with year; iron
| Iron | 7.13 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-5 (1191-1194) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Shaoxi era |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
漢
四
Translation:
Han / Si
Hanyang (mint) / Year 4
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it was a common practice in ancient China to use iron for coins during times of economic stress.
