3 Cash - Baoqing Yuanbao; Hui; with Zheng; iron ND
1225 year| Iron | - | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Lizong (宋理宗) (1224-1264) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1225 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#220094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
惠
三正
Translation:
Hui / Zheng San
Huimin (mint) / Regular value 3
Edge
Plain
Comment
In the seventh month of 1225, orders were given to cast Dasong coins. Baoqing ones are presumably cast before those orders, and were used to pay military funds.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Cash - Baoqing (Yuanbao; Hui; with Zheng; iron) ND (1225) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire, which was the largest contiguous empire in history, covering a vast territory that stretched from China to Eastern Europe. The coin's design features the Chinese character " Zheng " which means "rectitude" or "justice" and it was minted during the reign of Emperor Lizong of Yuan, who ruled from 1229 to 1264. The use of iron in the coin's production was a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and durable material.
