3 Cash - Hongwu Tongbao; Ji ND
| Bronze | 10.93 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ming dynasty › Hongwu (明太祖) (1368-1398) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1368-1393 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.93 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#222095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 濟
Translation:
Ji
Jinan (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Casting of Hongwu coins started in 1368, but was not continuous. Large coins were discontinued in 1371, with all minting being suspended from 1375 to 1376, then again from 1387 to 1389 (that time due to a copper shortage). Minting was finally stopped again in 1393 in favour of paper money.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Cash - Hongwu (Tongbao; Ji) ND (1368-1393) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 10.93 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Hongwu Emperor's reign, who was the founder of the Ming dynasty. This coin was widely used in China and other parts of Asia during that time, and it remained in circulation for many centuries. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in existence today and are highly sought after by collectors.
