2 Cash - Shaoxing Yuanbao; with crescent and dot ND
| Iron | - | 28 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 | Iron |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One crescent (facing up) above and one dot below.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Shaoxing (Yuanbao; with crescent and dot) ND (1131-1162) 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, featuring a crescent moon and a dot on one side and a square hole in the center of the other, was meant to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coins easily identifiable. Despite being made of iron, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Shaoxing coin was considered to be of high value and was widely used in trade and commerce.
