© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
2 Cash - Xianchun Yuanbao; with year
| Bronze | 6.35 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Duzong (宋度宗) (1264-1274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-8 (1265-1272) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Xianchun era |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.35 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#172080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 元
Translation:
Yuan
Year 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coins of Duzong were the last coins cast by the Southern Song dynasty. The three proceeding emporers were in continual conflict with the Mongols, and did not set up any mints.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used during the Xianchun era (1265-1272) of the Southern Song Dynasty in China, and it features the inscription "Yuanbao" which means "round treasure" in Chinese, indicating its use as a currency.
