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"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; $10.00 (€9.40)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong, 1086 - 1100 A.D.
Zhezong ascended the throne at age 9 under the supervision of Empress Dowager Gao. He was powerless until the Empress' death in 1093. Under Zhenzong the country prospered. But after the Khitan attacked, despite initial successes, he concluded a treaty agreeing to an inferior position and an annual tribute of 100,000 oz. of silver and over 200,000 bolts of silk. The treaty brought over a century of peace, but the admission of inferiority would plague foreign affairs and the payments slowly depleted the empire's coffers. Zhezong died in 1100 in Kaifeng and was succeeded by his younger brother. He was only 24.CH112441. Bronze 1 cash, Gorny NS 29.b, Hartill 16.308, Schjoth 586, Fisher 991, aF, light earthen deposits, weight 2.315 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, 1094 - 1097 A.D.; obverse Shao Sheng yuan bao, running script, clockwise, claw feet bao; reverse plain; $3.00 (€2.82)
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 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)
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, 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, Lot of 8 Northern Song Dynasty, 960 - 1127 A.D.
CH112448. Bronze Lot, 8 Northern Song Dynasty one cash bronze coins, unattributed to type, no tags or flips, Fair to F, some with holes and edge nicks, the actual coins in the photograph, as-is, no returns; $16.00 (€15.04)
China, Lot of 9 Chinese Bronze One Cash, 618 A.D. and Later
CH112449. Bronze Lot, 9 Chinese one cash bronze coins, unattributed to type, no tags or flips, Poor to F, some with holes or edge chips, 618 A.D. and Later; the actual coins in the photograph, as-is, no returns; $18.00 (€16.92)
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