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Beginning in 1633 A.D., during the reign of King Injo, the famine relief "Stabilization Office" (Sangpyongchong) began to cast coins using the first two characters of the office name (sang pyong) in the inscription (sang pyong tong bo), meaning "always even universal currency." Sang pyong tong bo coins were cast from 1633 to 1891 and circulated for over 300 years. Numerous government offices and military mints produced the coins as a source of funding, and many were also privately cast. The places indicated by the mintmark were not necessarily the actual mint; they were offices granted the right of coinage. They may have been minted for the office at another location.KO110411. Copper 1 mun, Velde-Hartill type 20.1.2, SCWC KM 175, CKCB 18.262, Craig LCC 20, aVF, light deposits and encrustations, mold error on rev. on Hye (3 straight lines), weight 3.218 g, maximum diameter 24.42 mm, die axis 0o, Seoul, Board of Revenue mint, 1806; obverse Sang Pyong Tong Bo (always even universal currency), one dot tong, hooks on pyong; reverse Hye (Rice and Cloth Department) mintmark above, Sam (three) below; $22.00 (€20.24)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Shen Zong, 1067 - 1085 A.D.
Shenzong implemented Wang Anshi's famous reforms aimed at improving life for the peasantry and unemployed. He was initially successful against the Tangut Empire but Shenzong's forces were defeated at the City of Yongle battle of 1082. As a result, the Xixia forces grew more powerful and would be a thorn on the side of the Song dynasty in the ensuing decades.CH112335. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 27-2.a, Hartill 16.224, Schjoth 553, VF, blue green patina, deposits, weight 8.626 g, maximum diameter 29.9 mm, die axis 0o, 1078 - 1085 A.D.; obverse Yuan Feng tong bao, seal script, clockwise, round bao; reverse plain; $18.00 (€16.56)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Shen Zong, 1067 - 1085 A.D.
Shenzong implemented Wang Anshi's famous reforms aimed at improving life for the peasantry and unemployed. He was initially successful against the Tangut Empire but Shenzong's forces were defeated at the City of Yongle battle of 1082. As a result, the Xixia forces grew more powerful and would be a thorn on the side of the Song dynasty in the ensuing decadesCH112331. Bronze 1 cash, Gorny NS 27.b, Hartill 16.235, Schjoth 547, Fisher 963, VF, light deposits, weight 4.362 g, maximum diameter 25.4 mm, die axis 0o, 1078 - 1085 A.D.; obverse Yuan Feng tong bao, running script, clockwise; reverse plain; $16.00 (€14.72)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Ren Zong, 1022 - 1063 A.D.
Renzong was the fourth emperor of the Song dynasty. He reigned for about 41 years and was the longest reigning Song dynasty emperor. Despite his long reign, Renzong is not widely known. His reign marked the high point of Song influences and powers but was also the beginning of its slow disintegration that would persist over the next century and a half.CH112332. Bronze 1 cash, Gorny NS 11.b, Hartill 16.83, Schjoth 490, Fisher 899, VF, blue green patina, light deposits, weight 3.908 g, maximum diameter 25.7 mm, die axis 0o, 1032 - 1033 A.D.; obverse Ming Dao yuan bao, regular script, clockwise; reverse plain; $16.00 (€14.72)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Shen Zong, 1067 - 1085 A.D.
Shenzong implemented Wang Anshi's famous reforms aimed at improving life for the peasantry and unemployed. He was initially successful against the Tangut Empire but Shenzong's forces were defeated at the City of Yongle battle of 1082. As a result, the Xixia forces grew more powerful and would be a thorn on the side of the Song dynasty in the ensuing decades.CH112334. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 27-2.b, Hartill 16.249, Schjoth 556, aVF, weight 8.147 g, maximum diameter 29.4 mm, die axis 0o, 1078 - 1085 A.D.; obverse Yuan Feng tong bao, running script, clockwise; reverse plain; $16.00 (€14.72)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Ren Zong, 1022 - 1063 A.D.
Despite his long reign of over 40 years, Renzong is not widely known. His reign marked the high point of Song influences and powers but was also the beginning of its slow disintegration that would persist over the next century and a half.CH112347. Bronze 1 cash, Gorny NS 11.a, Hartill 16.82, Schjoth 489, Fisher 900, VF, light deposits, weight 3.720 g, maximum diameter 25.3 mm, die axis 0o, 1032 - 1033 A.D.; obverse Ming Dao yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $16.00 (€14.72)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Ren Zong, 1022 - 1063 A.D.
Ren Zong reigned for about 41 years from 1022 to his death in 1063, and was the longest reigning Song dynasty emperor. His reign marked the high point of Song influences and powers but was also the beginning of its slow disintegration that would persist over the next century and a half. Renzong was considered to be merciful, tolerant, modest, lenient, and frugal, and seldom revealed his feelings on expressions, according to the records of History of Song.CH112348. Bronze 1 cash, Gorny NS 11.a, Hartill 16.82, Schjoth 489, Fisher 900, VF, blue green patina, light deposits, weight 3.858 g, maximum diameter 25.1 mm, die axis 0o, 1032 - 1033 A.D.; obverse Ming Dao yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $16.00 (€14.72)
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.CH110852. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 32-2.a, Hartill 16.369, Schjoth 607, Fisher 1017, VF, nice blue and green patina, light deposits and encrustations, weight 8.522 g, maximum diameter 30.3 mm, die axis 0o, 1101 - 1106 A.D.; obverse Sheng Song yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $14.00 (€12.88)
Japan, 1740 - 1867 A.D., Shin Kanei Tsuho
New (Shin) Kanei coins were introduced in 1668 A.D. with calligraphy distinct from the "Old (Ko) Kanei". Iron Kanei Tsuho were first noted from 1740.CH111069. Iron 1 mon, Hartill EJC 4.194, JNDA 133.56, Ogawa 269, aVF, rust, weight 2.788 g, maximum diameter 24.3 mm, die axis 0o, from 1740; obverse kan ei tsu ho, right leg of Kan is square; reverse plain; $14.00 (€12.88)
Japan, Musashi Province, Edo, Kameido, 1765 - 1774, Shin Kanei Tsuho
Edo, formerly a jokamachi (castle town) centered on Edo Castle located in Musashi Province, became the de facto capital of Japan from 1603 as the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate. Edo grew to become one of the largest cities in the world under the Tokugawa. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868 the Meiji government renamed Edo as Tokyo.CH111070. Iron 1 mon, New Kanei; Hartill EJC 4.204, JNDA 133.62, Ogawa 296, aVF, rust, weight 3.047 g, maximum diameter 23.7 mm, die axis 0o, Kameido, Edo, Musashi Province mint, 1765 - 1774; obverse kan ei tsu ho, small flan; reverse plain; $14.00 (€12.88)
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