© Christopher Li
© Christopher Li
2 Cash - Yuanfeng Tongbao; Seal script; iron ND
| Iron | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Shenzong (宋神宗) (1067-1085) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1078-1085 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The iron 2 Cash pieces are said to have been cast in the Shaanxi region, although there are two notable exceptions: Baofengxia Mint, which cast these pieces to export to Shaanxi; and Xunzhou Mint, which cast these pieces in Shaanxi-style.There are also many mints within the same circut as various Shaanxi mints, located in Gansu, Henan, and Shanxi, which may have also cast these iron 2 Cash pieces.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yuanfeng Tongbao coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of a shortage of other metals, and it gave the coins a distinctive dark gray or black color. This unique feature made the Yuanfeng Tongbao coin stand out from other coins of the time and has made it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
