CHINA, Northern Sòng dynasty. Qīnzōng. AD 1126-1127. Æ Cash (30mm, 5.84 g). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 572
Lot: 756.
Closing Date: Oct 9 2024 10:00 ET

World, Bronze

Estimate: $ 150

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CHINA, Northern Sòng dynasty. Qīnzōng. AD 1126-1127. Æ Cash (30mm, 5.84 g). Jing Kang yuan bao in zhuànshū Hànzì (seal script) characters / Blank. Hartill 16.507; BN, Chinoises III –. Green patina with earthen deposits, some roughness. Near VF. Rare.

The Jingkiang Incident occured in January 1126, when the invading Jin army captured the imperial palace in Bianjing, including the emperor himself. Some members of the imperial family escaped, fleeing south and ultimately establishing what is today known as the Southern Song Dynasty.

Closing Date and Time: 9 October 2024 at 14:11:40 ET.

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