© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
3 Cash - Yuanzhen Tongbao; 'Phags-pa script ND
| Bronze | 7.92 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Öljeytü Khan "Chengzong" (元成宗) (1294-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1295-1296 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.92 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique script known as 'Phags-pa, which was used during the Mongol Empire. This script was created by a Tibetan monk named 'Phags-pa Lama and was used for both Tibetan and Mongolian languages. The use of this script on the coin reflects the cultural exchange and religious influences of the time.
