Empire of China 2 Cash - Shaoxing, 1131 – 1162
Yuanbao; Seal script; with crescent
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
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 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script). (Shao Xing Yuan BaoShaoxing (2nd era of Gaozong, 1131-1162) / Original currency)
- Reverse
- One crescent above (facing up).
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1131-1162) | — |
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