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2 Cash - Shaoxing Yuanbao; Regular script; with crescent and dot ND
| Bronze | 6.97 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 | 6.97 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#216766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
One crescent above (facing up) and one dot below.
Edge
Plain
Comment
DocOpenYuanInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols, including a crescent and a dot, which were used to represent the Chinese characters for "yuan" and "bao" in the Regular script style. This style was commonly used during the Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279 AD. The use of these symbols on the coin reflects the cultural and linguistic influences of the time period in which it was minted.
