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3 Cash - Zhizheng Tongbao ND
| Bronze | 12.22 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yuan dynasty › Ukhaghatu Khan "Huizong" (元惠宗) (1333-1368) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1368 |
| Value | 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.22 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One word in 'Phags-pa script above (read vertically) and Chinese ideogram below.
Scripts: 'Phags-pa, Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
ꡛꡏ
三
Translation:
Sam / San
Three / Three
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Cash - Zhizheng (Tongbao) ND (1350-1368) from Empire of China made of Bronze weighing 12.22 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Ming dynasty, which was a time of great cultural and economic growth in China. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was used to string together multiple coins for ease of use in commercial transactions. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it a practical choice for everyday transactions.
