3 Cash - Shaoxi Yuanbao; without series number ND
| Iron | - | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1194 |
| 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#218725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One crescent (facing up) with two dots above.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These 3 Cash pieces were cast in Sichuan.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Cash - Shaoxi (Yuanbao; without series number) ND (1190-1194) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Southern Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 1127 to 1279. The coin was made of iron because other metals like copper and silver were scarce and expensive at the time. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin was still widely accepted and used in trade, showing the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Chinese people during this period.
