3 Cash - Dazhong Tongbao; Gui; with San ND
| Bronze | 8.98 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Great Zhong State (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1368 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1361-1368) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.98 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#320324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
桂
三
Translation:
Gui / San
Guilin (mint) / 3 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by the Great Zhong State, which was a short-lived dynasty that emerged during the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms in ancient China. Despite its brief existence, the Great Zhong State was able to produce a range of coins, including this 3 Cash coin, which features the inscription "Dazhong" (meaning "Great Zhong") on one side and the Chinese character "Gui" (meaning "valuable") on the other. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the state's attempt to establish its own currency and assert its independence from the neighboring dynasties.