3 Cash - Qingyuan (Tongbao; read clockwise; with crescent and dots; iron) ND (1195-1200) front 3 Cash - Qingyuan (Tongbao; read clockwise; with crescent and dots; iron) ND (1195-1200) back
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3 Cash - Qingyuan Tongbao; read clockwise; with crescent and dots; iron ND

 
Iron - 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of China
Emperor
Southern Song dynasty › Ningzong (宋寧宗) (1194-1224)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1195-1200
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
References
Numista
N#219138
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

One crescent (facing up) with two dots above.

Edge

Plain

Comment

These 3 Cash pieces are attributed to mints in Sichuan.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and designs, including a crescent moon and dots, which were used to represent the Islamic influence in China during the Qingyuan period.