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2 Cash - Shaoxing Tongbao; Li ND
| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1153-1162 |
| 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#216792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideagram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 利
Translation:
Li
Lizhou (city)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Shaoxing Mint opened in 1145 and starting cast 1 Cash coins the same year. In 1153, 2 Cash coins were added to the casting, and 3 Cash coins were added later.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Shaoxing (Tongbao; Li) ND (1153-1162) 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 a square hole in the center, which was used to string multiple coins together for ease of use in transactions. Additionally, the coin's iron composition was a deliberate choice by the government to reduce the cost of production and increase the availability of coins in circulation. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still held significant value and played an important role in the economy of the time.
