Empire of China 2 Cash - Kaixi, 1 – 3

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Empire of China Empire of China
Currency Cash (621 – 1912)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Cash - Kaixi
Year 1 – 3
Ruler Southern Song dynastyNingzong (宋寧宗) (1194–1224)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a square hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Cast
Weight (g) 6.84
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Cash - Kaixi from Empire of China. Issued from 1 to 3. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 6.84 g.

Obverse
Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script). (Kai Xi Tong BaoKaixi (3rd era of Ningzong, 1205-1207) / Universal currency)
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above. (YuanYear 1)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
3 (1207)  — Hartill#17.519: Year 三 (San) 57%
2 (1206)  — Hartill#17.518: Year 二 (Er) 57%
1 (1205)  — Hartill#17.517: Year 元 (Yuan) 71%

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