2 Cash - Shaoxi Tongbao, Regular script, Ding, iron

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IssuerEmpire of China
Year1191
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.378
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 紹 寶 通  熙
(Translation: Shao Xi Tong Bao Shaoxi (era of Guangzong, 1190-1194) / Universal currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering光 二
(Translation: Ding / Er Dingcheng (mint) / Year 2)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Dingcheng Mint (定城监), Guangzhou,modern-day Huangchuan, Henan, China (circa 1184-1192)
Mintage2 (1191)  - Year 二 (Er) -
Catalog ID8045802380
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