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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
3 Cash - Tianding Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 9.37 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Tianwan Kingdom (Dynastic rebels) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xu Shouhui (1351-1360) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1359-1360 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1358-1360) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.37 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#271969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in China, specifically during the reign of the Ming dynasty's Emperor Shundi. The Tianwan Kingdom was a short-lived rebel state that was established in the 14th century by a group of rebels who opposed the ruling Ming dynasty. Despite its brief existence, the Tianwan Kingdom was able to issue its own currency, including this bronze coin, which features the inscription "Tianding" (meaning "Heavenly Order") on one side and the denomination "3 Cash" on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history.