© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Cash - Zhihe Zhongbao; trial strike ND
| Bronze | 9.24 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1054-1055 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.24 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This was a trial type for the iron 3 Cash issues cast under the same era.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Cash - Zhihe (Zhongbao; trial strike) ND (1054-1055) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 9.24 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin that was minted during the Northern Song dynasty. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was produced as a test run before the official minting process, and it is believed to be one of only a few examples remaining in existence. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and historians, and its value is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.
