3 Cash - Kaixi Yuanbao, Li, iron

Issuer Empire of China
Year 1205-1207
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#17.533, Schjoth#874
Obverse description Four Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering  開 寶 禧  元
(Translation: Kai Xi Yuan Bao Kaixi (3rd era of Ningzong, 1205-1207) / Original currency)
Reverse description One Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Reverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering 利 六一
(Translation: Li / Liu Yi Lizhou (city) / Series 61)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Shaoxing Mint (绍兴监), Lizhou,modern-day Guangyuan, Sichuan, China (1005-1128; 1145-?)
Mintage ND (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) -
Numisquare ID 6817554410
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