Empire of China 2 Cash - Qiandao, 1170 – 1173
Yuanbao; Seal script; Zheng
Information
Country
Empire of China
Empire of China
Currency
Cash
(621 – 1912)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Cash - Qiandao
Year
1170 – 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)
5.91
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Cash - Qiandao from Empire of China. Issued from 1170 to 1173. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 5.91 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script). (Qian Dao Yuan BaoQiandao (2nd era of Xiaozong, 1165-1173) / Original currency)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram above. (Zheng[Uncertain mint])
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1170-1173) | — |
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