2 Cash - Zhiyuan Tongbao; Regular script ND
| Bronze | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Kublai Khan "Shizu" (元世祖) (1271-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1285-1294 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#221321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Zhiyuan was an era used by both Kublai Khan (1260-1294) and Toghon Temür Khan (1333-1368), differenciated by a slight calligraphy change. On those of Kublai Khan, the right stroke of Yuan is pointed.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Cash - Zhiyuan (Tongbao; Regular script) ND (1285-1294) from Empire of China made of Bronze is that it was used as a form of currency during the Yuan Dynasty, which was established by Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire, which stretched from China to Eastern Europe, and it played a significant role in facilitating economic transactions during that time.
