High grade and well-cast large iron 5-cash, Emperor Li Zong (1225-1264), Jiading prefecture in Sichuan, Southern Song dynasty period, China

Duan Ping Yuan Bao // Ding Wu / Dong Shang above and below hole. 38mm, 13.9 grams. Cast in Jiading prefecture in Sichuan, c.1234-1238. Hartill 17.723.

Large coin from Sichuan. The reverse legend means “(Jia)ding 5 (cash), Upper east (furnace or mint)”. Well cast huge coin, very attractive and popular.

 Certified, high grade coin.