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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
2 Cash - Xuanhe Tongbao; Clerical script ND
| Bronze | 6.22 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1119-1125 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The calligraphy of the Xuanhe era is attributed to the Emperor.These coins are known with various diameters. Denominations of both 2 Cash and 3 Cash are possible; however, all weights are around the same, suggesting 2 Cash.
The pictured example has Tong in Clerical script and Bao with connected feet. An example with Tong in Regular script:
