Empire of China 2 Cash - Qiandao, 1165 – 1173
Yuanbao; Seal script
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Cash - Qiandao
Year
1165 – 1173
Ruler
Southern Song dynastyXiaozong (宋孝宗)
(1162–1189)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
4.93
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Cash - Qiandao from Empire of China. Issued from 1165 to 1173. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 4.93 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Qian Dao Yuan BaoQiandao (2nd era of Xiaozong, 1165-1173) / Original currency)
- Reverse
- Blank (uniface).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1165-1173) | — | Hartill#17.88: Large size (around 29mm) | 25% | |
| ND (1165-1173) | — | Hartill#17.89: Small size (around 27mm) | 100% |
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