2 Cash - Jiatai Yuanbao, Chun, read standard, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1201
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.468, FD#1322, Schjoth#845
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (standard; in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  嘉 寶 元  泰
(Translation: Jia Tai Yuan Bao Jiatai (2nd era of Ningzong, 1201-1204) / Original currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 春 元
(Translation: Chun / Yuan Qichun (mint) / Year 1)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Qichun Mint (蕲春监), Qizhou,modern-day Qichun, Hubei, China (1073-1214)
Mintage 1 (1201) - Year 元 (Yuan) -
Numisquare ID 2797765680
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