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3 Cash - Dade Tongbao; 'Phags-pa script ND
Bronze | 9.78 g | 33 mm |
Issuer | Empire of China |
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Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Öljeytü Khan "Chengzong" (元成宗) (1294-1307) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1297-1307 |
Value | 3 Cash |
Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 9.78 g |
Diameter | 33 mm |
Shape | Round with a square hole |
Technique | Cast |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#221340 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique script known as 'Phags-pa, which was used during the Mongol Empire. This script was created by a Tibetan monk named 'Phags-pa Lama and was used for both Tibetan and Mongolian languages. It's a rare example of a coin that showcases this script, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.