2 Cash - Shaoxing Tongbao, Li

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1153-1162
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#17.61, Schjoth#693
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  紹 寶 通  興
(Translation: Shao Xing Tong Bao Shaoxing (2nd era of Gaozong, 1131-1162) / Universal currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideagram above.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Li Lizhou (city))
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Shaoxing Mint (绍兴监), Lizhou,modern-day Guangyuan, Sichuan, China (1005-1128; 1145-?)
Mintage ND (1153-1162) - -
Numisquare ID 3834295420
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