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3 Cash - Jianyan Tongbao; Seal script ND
| Bronze | 7.76 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Gaozong (宋高宗) (1127-1162) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1127-1130 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.76 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#216456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Tibetan influences in its design. The use of Seal script, also known as Tongbao, was a writing system used in ancient China, while the Jianyan (Tibetan: རྒྱལ་གྱི་རྟེན་, Wylie: rgyal gyi rten) symbol on the coin is a Tibetan Buddhist symbol representing the "Wheel of Dharma" or the "Wheel of Law." This blend of cultures is a reflection of the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during the Northern Song dynasty, when Tibet and China had close political and religious ties.
