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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
2 Cash - Shengsong Yuanbao; Clerical script; with crescent and dots; iron ND
| Iron | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1101-1106 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#216398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One crescent (facing up) and two dots above.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Because the first era name of Huizong was too long (Jianzhongjingguo), the dynastic title Shengsong was used instead. And because small Chongning coins are scarce (2nd era of Huizong, 1102-1106), it is likely these Shengsong coins were produced into the Chongning era as well.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 was likely a deliberate choice by the government to create a coin that was more durable and less susceptible to counterfeiting.
