China
Ming Dynasty. Tai Zu (1368-1398) 3 Cash ND (1368-1393) Certified 82 by HuaXia, Fu mint (Fukien Province), FD-1929, Hartill-20.91, Jen-Unl., Shanghai Museum-347. 34.1mm. 9.6gm. With characters San Fu on reverse. A scarce denomination from the famed Hong Wu Cash of the first Ming Emperor. Not a type that was represented in the Lockhart Collection, we have been able to locate just three other examples in our survey of auction results from the last 20 years. Generally problem-free, with a sandy patina that provides a pleasing visual contrast again the cocoa-brown of the raised features.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-ming-dynasty-tai-zu-1368-1398-3-cash-nd-1368-1393-certified-82-by-huaxia-/a/3100-34008.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3100-07072022
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Estimate: 5000-6000 USD