3 Cash - Kaixi Yuanbao, Li, iron

€219,393.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1205-1207
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.533, Schjoth#874
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 開 寶 禧  元
(Translation: Kai Xi Yuan Bao Kaixi (3rd era of Ningzong, 1205-1207) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering利 六一
(Translation: Li / Liu Yi Lizhou (city) / Series 61)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Shaoxing Mint (绍兴监), Lizhou,modern-day Guangyuan, Sichuan, China (1005-1128; 1145-?)
MintageND (1205-1207)  - Hartill#17.533: Series 60 (六十; Liu Shi) -
ND (1205-1207)  - Hartill#17.534: Series 61 (六一; Liu Yi) -
ND (1205-1207)  - Hartill#17.535: Series 62 (六二; Liu Er) -
Catalog ID6817554410
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