3 Cash - Jiatai Yuanbao, Li, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1201-1203
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Cash
Currency Cash (621-1912)
Composition Iron
Weight
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique Cast
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.481, FD#1324, Schjoth#853
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  嘉 寶 泰  元
(Translation: Jia Tai Yuan Bao Jiatai (2nd era of Ningzong, 1201-1204) / Original currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 利 十六
(Translation: Li / Liu Shi Lizhou (city) / Series 60)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Shaoxing Mint (绍兴监), Lizhou,modern-day Guangyuan, Sichuan, China (1005-1128; 1145-?)
Mintage ND (1201-1203) - Series 60 (六十; Liu Shi) -
Numisquare ID 2498924440
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