2 Cash - Shaoxing Tongbao; with Si ND
| Bronze | 6.34 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1131-1162 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.34 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#64383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideagram to the right.
Lettering: 亖
Translation:
Si
Four
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song dynasty, who ruled from 1127 to 1162. During his reign, the government introduced a new currency system, which included the use of bronze coins like this one, to replace the earlier iron coins. This coin is a rare example of a bronze coin from that time period and is highly sought after by collectors.
