3 Cash - Shaoxi Yuanbao, without series number

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IssuerEmpire of China
Year1190-1194
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#17.359, FD#1235, Schjoth#781
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Seal script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, seal script)
Obverse lettering 紹 寶 熙  元
(Translation: Shao Xi Yuan Bao Shaoxi (era of Guangzong, 1190-1194) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionOne crescent (facing up) with two dots above.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
MintFengyuan Mint (丰远监), Jiazhou(Jiading-du), modern-day Leshan, Sichuan, China (?-1059; 1069-1129;
1153-?)
Huimin Mint (惠民监), Qiongzhou,modern-day Qionglai, Sichuan, China
Old Yidu Mint (益都旧监),Chengdu-fu, modern-day Chengdu, Sichuan, China (circa
970-1129)
Shaoxing Mint (绍兴监), Lizhou,modern-day Guangyuan, Sichuan, China (1005-1128; 1145-?)
Yazhou, modern-day Ya`an,Sichuan, China (970-1016; 1080-?; 1210-?)
MintageND (1190-1194)  - Hartill#17.359: Large size (around 32 mm) -
ND (1190-1194)  - Hartill#17.360: Small size (around 29 mm) -
Catalog ID4911488270
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