China, Southern Song Dynasty. Emperor Ning Tsung, AD 1195 to 1224. Iron 3 cash. Hartill 17.439

Title : Ch'ing-yuan, AD 1194 to 1200.

Mint : T'ung-an.  Year : 3 (AD 1196)

Denomination : Iron 3 cash.

Reference : Hartill 17.439

Size : 29.0 x 29.2 mm.   Weight : 4.48 grams.

Grade : VF with typical rusty surfaces.

Obverse : "Ch'ing-yuan t'ung-pao.

Reverse : "Tung" at the top, and the year mark for 3 at the bottom.