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Baktrian Kingdom, Euthydemos I Theos Megas, c. 225 - 195 B.C.

Euthydemus was allegedly a native of Magnesia and a son of General Apollodotus. According to Polybius, Euthydemus was a Satrap of Sogdiana who ousted the dynasty of Diodotus from Bactria and made himself king. His kingdom seems to have been substantial, including Sogdiana to the north, and Margiana and Ariana to the south or east of Bactria. When Antiochus III the Great attacked in 208 B.C., Euthydemus lost the Battle of the Arius but then resisted a three-year siege in the fortified city of Bactra. Euthydemus negotiated peace asserting that he toppled the descendants of the rebel Diodotus and provided a barrier to barbarian invasions. Antiochus decided to recognize him as king, and offered one of his daughters to Euthydemus' son Demetrius.WA73959. Bronze double unit, Kritt Dynastic AK-1, Bopearachchi series 17, SNG ANS 147, Mitchiner IGIS 87, SGCV II 7523, HGC 12 53 (R1), F, thick flan with beveled edge, corrosion, weight 7.245 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 45^o, Ai Khanoum mint, c. 225 - 208/6 B.C.; obverse bearded head of Herakles right; reverse horse prancing right, BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, EYΘY∆HMOY below; scarce; $80.00 (�68.00)

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.CH87547. Bronze 10 cash, Hartill 16.400, Schjoth 621, Fisher 1040, EF, elaborate casting, light marks, weight 11.612 g, maximum diameter 35.0 mm, 1102 - 1106 A.D.; obverse Chong Ning tong bao, clockwise, slender gold script; reverse plain; $65.00 (�55.25)

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.CH87548. Bronze 10 cash, Hartill 16.400, Schjoth 621, Fisher 1040, EF, fine casting, flower hole, attractive patina, green patina, light earthen dusting, weight 12.044 g, maximum diameter 35.0 mm, 1102 - 1106 A.D.; obverse Chong Ning tong bao, clockwise, slender gold script; reverse plain; $65.00 (�55.25)

India, Kabul and Gandhara, Anonymous Post-Shahi, 1021 - 1200 A.D.

Mitchiner notes the Ghaznavids occupied the Shahi Kingdom and some of these coins may have been struck by them, however, the major issuers were probably the Chahamanas.WA74839. Billon jital, "Bull and Horseman" jital; cf. Palomares Bueno type 3, MacDowall 33bis, Mitchiner NI 473, Deyell 235-236, Tye 33, VF, small tight flan dumpy fabric, light corrosion, light earthen deposits, weight 3.418 g, maximum diameter 13.6 mm, die axis 225^o, c. 1021 - 1200 A.D.; obverse Sri Samanta Deva, Recumbent zebu left, star and crescent before; reverse sarada aksara, horseman right, holding banner, 'Bhi' on left; $34.00 (�28.90)

Lot of 11 All Different Song Dynasty Cash Coins, 960 - 1279 A.D.

The Song dynasty (960�1279) was an era of Chinese history that began in 960 and continued until 1279. It was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The Song often came into conflict with the contemporary Liao and Western Xia dynasties in the north and was conquered by the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Song government was the first in world history to issue banknotes or true paper money nationally and the first Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy. This dynasty also saw the first known use of gunpowder, as well as the first discernment of true north using a compass.LT87484. Bronze Lot, 11 Song Dynasty Cash Coins, F or better, all different types or varieties, the actual coins in the photograph, bulk lot, as-is, no returns; $27.00 (�22.95)

China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong, 1086 - 1100 A.D.

Instead of the usual square, the shape of the hole on this coin resembles a flower. The Chinese referred to this type of hole as a flower hole, rosette hole, or chestnut hole. Westerners sometimes refer to them as a star hole. The Chinese call similar hexagon holes as turtle shell holes. These whole variations were created by mint workers doing final detail work, using a chisel or a file to remove excess metal that flowed into the center hole during casting. Creating these fancy holes was certainly intentional but the purpose is unknown.CH67390. Bronze 1 cash, Hartill 16.261, Schjoth 566, Fisher 979, F, flower hole, weight 4.136 g, maximum diameter 24.7 mm, 1086 - 1093 A.D.; obverse Yuan You tong bao, seal script, clockwise, square bao with short feet; reverse plain; $25.00 (�21.25)

China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Ren Zong, 1022 - 1063 A.D.

Instead of the usual square, the shape of the hole on this coin resembles a flower. The Chinese referred to this type of hole as a flower hole, rosette hole, or chestnut hole. Westerners sometimes refer to them as a star hole. The Chinese call similar hexagon holes as turtle shell holes. These whole variations were created by mint workers doing final detail work, using a chisel or a file to remove excess metal that flowed into the center hole during casting. Creating these fancy holes was certainly intentional but the purpose is unknown.CH67391. Bronze 1 cash, Hartill 16.89, Schjoth 494, Fisher 901, F, flower hole, weight 3.444 g, maximum diameter 25.2 mm, 1034 - 1038 A.D.; obverse Jing You yuan bao, regular script, clockwise; reverse plain; $25.00 (�21.25)

China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Shen Zong, 1067 - 1085 A.D.

Instead of the usual square, the shape of the hole on this coin resembles a flower. The Chinese referred to this type of hole as a flower hole, rosette hole, or chestnut hole. Westerners sometimes refer to them as a star hole. The Chinese call similar hexagon holes as turtle shell holes. These whole variations were created by mint workers doing final detail work, using a chisel or a file to remove excess metal that flowed into the center hole during casting. Creating these fancy holes was certainly intentional but the purpose is unknown.CH67392. Bronze 1 cash, Hartill 16.235, Schjoth 547, Fisher 963, F, flower hole, weight 3.972 g, maximum diameter 24.2 mm, 1078 - 1085 A.D.; obverse Yuan Feng tong bao, running script, clockwise, large characters; reverse plain; $25.00 (�21.25)

China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Shen Zong, 1067 - 1085 A.D.

A diamond punch is a hole that has been punched offset to produce a diamond shape hole relative to the orientation of the coin.CH87007. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny 2016 26b.36 D, Hartill 16.198, aVF, diamond punch variety, light encrustations, weight 8.424 g, maximum diameter 32.2 mm, 1068 - 1078 A.D.; obverse Xi Ning zhong bao, Lishu (clerical script), clockwise, squat boxy wide characters, no left hand stroke on Xi, short compact Ni, short boxy bao; reverse plain; $24.00 (�20.40)

China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Hui Zong, 1101 - 1126 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.CH83983. Bronze 10 cash, Hartill 16.407, Schjoth 622, Fisher 1050, VF, light encrustations, weight 9.115 g, maximum diameter 34.6 mm, 1102 - 1106 A.D.; obverse Chong Ning zhong bao (coinage of greater reverence), li script, large characters; reverse plain; $24.00 (�20.40)

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