© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
3 Cash - Zhihe Zhongbao; read clockwise; Fang ND
| Iron | 20.66 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Renzong (宋仁宗) (1022-1063) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1054-1055 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 20.66 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#213265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 方
Translation:
Fang
Fangzhou (city)
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1059, these coins were de-valued to 2 Cash.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, who ruled from 1022 to 1063. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to stabilize the economy and improve the currency system of the empire. The iron content of the coin was a significant change from previous coins, which were made of bronze or other metals, and it reflects the efforts of the government to introduce more durable and practical currency.
