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© ollisaarinen (CC BY)
3 Cash - Qingyuan Yuanbao; Chuan; iron ND
| Iron | 10.7 g | 33 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
At least one Chinese ideogram above and two at various locations.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
川
五卅
Translation:
Chuan / San Wu
Sichuan (province) / Series 35
Edge
Plain
Comment
These 3 Cash pieces are attributed to mints in Sichuan.Series 34 has the number to the left of Chuan with the letters stacked on top of each other; the other series are divided by the hole.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was a sign of the empire's economic and technological advancements, as well as its desire to create a distinctive and durable currency.
