3 Cash - Jiatai Yuanbao; Li; iron ND
| Iron | - | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1201-1203 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#219387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
利
十六
Translation:
Li / Liu Shi
Lizhou (city) / Series 60
Edge
Plain
Comment
The iron coin mints closed in 1203 (Year 3), so no iron coins are dated to Year 4.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jiatai (Yuanbao; Li; iron) ND (1201-1203) coin from the Empire of China is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron in coinage was seen as a way to increase the supply of coinage without increasing the cost, as iron was a cheaper material than the other metals. This coin was also unique in that it had a square hole in the center, which was a departure from the traditional round hole found in most coins.
