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3 Cash - Jiatai Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 11.44 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1201-1204 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.44 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to Hartill, some say this is a 5 Cash piece.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiatai (Tongbao) coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Mongol Empire, which was the largest contiguous empire in history, spanning from China to Eastern Europe. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to thread a cord or string through, allowing people to carry multiple coins together. This design was unique to the Jiatai coin and was not seen in other coins of the time.
