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The Great Qing, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China (1636–1912) and the last imperial dynasty in Chinese history. The dynasty was officially proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China and Russian Manchuria). It seized control of Beijing in 1644, then later expanded its rule over the whole of China proper and Taiwan, and finally expanded into Inner Asia. The dynasty lasted until 1912 when it was overthrown in the Xinhai Revolution.CH114130. Bronze 1 cash, Hartill 22.254, Schjoth 1480, Fisher 2321, weight 5.363 g, maximum diameter 26.4 mm, 1754 - 1760; obverse Qian Long tong bao, orthodox script; reverse Boo yun; $35.00 (€32.90)
India, Mauryan Empire, Ashoka and His Successors, c. 270 - 175 B.C.
Series VIb coins date to the Mauryan empire at its peak, the time of Ashoka and his successors, c. 270 - 175 B.C. Mitchiner dates this type to the reign of Ashoka's grandson Samprati, 216 - 207 B.C. Samprati was the son of Ashoka's blind son, Kunala, and succeeded his cousin, Dasharatha. Samprati's father, Kunala, was blinded in a conspiracy make his cousin Dasharatha the heir to the throne. Years later, Kunala and Samprati approached Ashoka's court in an attempt to claim the throne. Ashoka could not deliver the throne to his blind son but made Samprati the heir apparent after Dasharatha and after Dasharatha's death, Samprati was made emperor. Samprati is regarded as the "Jain Ashoka" for his patronage and efforts to spreading Jainism in east India.WA115060. Silver karshapana, Gupta-Hardaker series VIb, cf. 573 - 575; cf. Mitchiner ACW 4193 (Samprati, 216 - 207 B.C.); 2.920g, rectangle shape 15.3x13.4mm, aVF, Patalputra (Patna, India) mint, c. 270 - 175 B.C.; obverse punches: six-armed symbol with alternating arrows and taurines, solar disc, triple-arched hill with upward facing arc tangent above, quartered square with left side thicker and from top left corner springs a plant with three branches each with three twigs, additional symbol(s) obscure; reverse punch: two crescents alternating with two uncertain symbols around central dot (bold reverse mark 473); from the estate of Curtis D. Barker, ex Littleton Coin Company; $35.00 (€32.90)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Hui Zong, 1101 - 1126 A.D.
| "Round as the heavens, square as the earth," is a Chinese saying used to metaphorically describe the fabric of the coins. On the practical side, it was discovered very early that a square hole fit a square shaft, which enabled a stacked quantity of coins to be turned on a lathe to remove casting irregularities. The slender gold script was the personal calligraphy style of the Emperor Hui Zong. |  |
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong, 1086 - 1100 A.D.
"Round as the heavens, square as the earth," is a Chinese saying used to metaphorically describe the fabric of the coins. On the practical side, it was discovered very early that a square hole fit a square shaft, which enabled a stacked quantity of coins to be turned on a lathe to remove casting irregularities.CH112442. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 29-2.a, Hartill 16.303, Schjoth 593, Fisher 995; large coin, small size variety, gF, colorful encrustations, weight 7.110 g, maximum diameter 30.9 mm, 1094 - 1097 A.D.; obverse Shao Sheng yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $12.00 (€11.28)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Hui Zong, 1100 - 1125 A.D.
Huizong, one of the most famous Song Dynasty emperors, spent most of his life surrounded by luxury, sophistication, and art, but ended in tragedy. An artist, Huizong neglected the army, and Song China became increasingly weak. On Jan 18, 1126, after the forces of the Jin had crossed the Yellow River and came in sight of the Song capital, Kaifeng, Huizong abdicated in favor of his son Emperor Qinzong. The Jin entered Kaifeng on Jan 9, 1127, and many days of looting, rapes, and massacre followed. Huizong and Qinzong were captured and demoted to commoner. Huizong was deported to northern Manchuria, where he spent the last eight years of his life as a captive.CH112445. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 32-2.a, Hartill 16.369, Schjoth 612, Fisher 1025, gF, colorful deposits and encrustations, weight 7.713 g, maximum diameter 30.5 mm, 1101 - 1106 A.D.; obverse Sheng Song yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $12.00 (€11.28)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Hui Zong, 1100 - 1125 A.D.
Huizong, one of the most famous Song Dynasty emperors, spent most of his life surrounded by luxury, sophistication, and art, but ended in tragedy. An artist, Huizong neglected the army, and Song China became increasingly weak. On Jan 18, 1126, after the forces of the Jin had crossed the Yellow River and came in sight of the Song capital, Kaifeng, Huizong abdicated in favor of his son Emperor Qinzong. The Jin entered Kaifeng on Jan 9, 1127, and many days of looting, rapes, and massacre followed. Huizong and Qinzong were captured and demoted to commoner. Huizong was deported to northern Manchuria, where he spent the last eight years of his life as a captive.CH112446. Bronze 2 cash, Hartill 16.393, Gorny NS 32-2.b, Schjoth 614, Fisher 1026, F, heavy deposits and encrustations; flower (rosette) hole, weight 6.556 g, maximum diameter 31.0 mm, 1101 - 1106 A.D.; obverse Sheng Song yuan bao, running script, clockwise, dot feet bao; reverse plain; $12.00 (€11.28)
China, Xin Dynasty, Wang Mang's Interregnum, 7 - 23 A.D., Lot of 5 Coins
| Minted during the lifetime of Jesus! Wang Mang was a Han Dynasty official and consort kin who seized the throne from the Liu family and founded the Xin Dynasty, ruling 9-23 A.D. The Han dynasty was restored after his overthrow, and his rule marks the separation between the Western Han Dynasty (before Xin) and Eastern Han Dynasty (after Xin). Some historians have traditionally viewed Wang as a usurper, while others have portrayed him as a visionary and selfless social reformer. Though a learned Confucian scholar who sought to implement the harmonious society he saw in the classics, his efforts ended in chaos. In October 23 A.D., the capital Chang'an was attacked and the imperial palace ransacked. Wang Mang died in the battle. The Han dynasty was reestablished in 25 A.D. when Liu Xiu (Emperor Guangwu) took the throne. |  |
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong, 1086 - 1100 A.D.
"Round as the heavens, square as the earth," is a Chinese saying used to metaphorically describe the fabric of the coins. On the practical side, it was discovered very early that a square hole fit a square shaft, which enabled a stacked quantity of coins to be turned on a lathe to remove casting irregularities.CH112440. Bronze 1 cash, Gorny NS 29.a, Hartill 16.291, Schjoth 585, Fisher 990; small size variety, F, light earthen deposits, weight 3.353 g, maximum diameter 23.6 mm, 1094 - 1097 A.D.; obverse Shao Sheng yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $9.00 (€8.46)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong, 1086 - 1100 A.D.
"Round as the heavens, square as the earth," is a Chinese saying used to metaphorically describe the fabric of the coins. On the practical side, it was discovered very early that a square hole fit a square shaft, which enabled a stacked quantity of coins to be turned on a lathe to remove casting irregularities.CH112443. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 29-2.b, Hartill 16.319, Schjoth 595, Fisher 996; large coin variety, F, earthen deposits and encrustations, weight 7.436 g, maximum diameter 30.6 mm, 1094 - 1097 A.D.; obverse Shao Sheng yuan bao, running script, clockwise; reverse plain; $9.00 (€8.46)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong, 1086 - 1100 A.D.
Semi-cursive script is a partially cursive style of Chinese calligraphy. Also referred to in English both as running script and by its Mandarin Chinese name, xíngshu, it is derived from clerical script, and was for a long time after its development in the first centuries A.D. the usual style of handwriting.CH112444. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 31-2.b, Hartill 16.349, Schjoth 605, Fisher 1009, F, deposits and encrustations, weight 7.523 g, maximum diameter 31.6 mm, 1098 - 1100 A.D.; obverse Yuan Fu tong bao, running script, clockwise; reverse plain; $9.00 (€8.46)
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