© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
3 Cash - Zhiyuan Tongbao; 'Phags-pa script ND
| Bronze | 8.76 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Kublai Khan "Shizu" (元世祖) (1271-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1285-1294 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.76 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 a writing system used in the Mongol Empire during the 13th century. The script was created by a Tibetan monk named 'Phags-pa Lama and was used to write Mongolian, Tibetan, and Chinese languages. The use of this script on the coin reflects the cultural diversity and exchange that existed during the Mongol Empire's rule over China.
