Empire of China 2 Cash - Chunxi, 1178 – 1179
Yuanbao; Regular script; Tong; iron
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Cash - Chunxi
Year
1178 – 1179
Ruler
Southern Song dynastyXiaozong (宋孝宗)
(1162–1189)
Composition
Iron
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
7.53
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
2.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Cash - Chunxi from Empire of China. Issued from 1178 to 1179. Struck in Iron. Measures 29 mm and weighs 7.53 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Chun Xi Yuan BaoChunxi (3rd era of Xiaozong, 1174-1189) / Original currency)
- Reverse
- At least one Chinese ideogram at various locations. (TongTong'an (mint))
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1178-1179) | — | Hartill#17.275: Tong above; large size (around 29mm) | ||
| ND (1178-1179) | — | Hartill#17.276: Tong above; small size (around 27mm) | ||
| ND (1178-1179) | — | Hartill#17.277: Tong below | ||
| ND (1178-1179) | — | Hartill#17.277A: Tong above and below |
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