3 Cash - Daguan (Tongbao) ND (1107-1100) front 3 Cash - Daguan (Tongbao) ND (1107-1100) back
3 Cash - Daguan (Tongbao) ND (1107-1100) photo
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3 Cash - Daguan Tongbao ND

 
Bronze 10.01 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Northern Song dynasty › Huizong (宋徽宗) (1100-1125)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1107-1100
Value
3 Cash
Currency
Cash (621-1912)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.01 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#44546
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Slender Gold script was the personal calligraphy style of the Emperor.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Northern Song Dynasty in ancient China, and it features a unique square hole in the center, which was used to thread a string through, allowing people to carry multiple coins together.