Empire of China 2 Cash - Shaoxing, 1131 – 1162

Yuanbao; Regular script

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Cash - Shaoxing
Year 1131 – 1162
Ruler Southern Song dynastyGaozong (宋高宗) (1127–1162)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 7.23
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Cash - Shaoxing from Empire of China. Issued from 1131 to 1162. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 7.23 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Shao Xing Yuan BaoShaoxing (2nd era of Gaozong, 1131-1162) / Original currency)
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1131-1162) 

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