CHINA, coins from the end of the Tang dynasty and the Five Dynasties period, 907-960 AD
    In the period after the Tang dynasty some interesting social organizations took shape briefly in various parts of China.  The coins tell us that there was some prosperity here and there.

CHINA, Ma Yin, prince of Chu, 930 AD, Qian Feng Quan Bao, 38mm iron 100 cash, S-nl, FD-797, Ce top rev., crude G-VG $110.00 sold
    Ma Yin was a prince at the end of the Tang dynasty, confirmed in his station and possessions by the succeeding Liang emperor.
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CHINA, Ma Yin, prince of Chu, 930 AD, Qian Feng Quan Bao, 38mm iron, S-nl, FD-797, Ce top rev., VG $145.00 sold
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CHINA, Ma Yin, prince of Chu, 930 AD, Qian Feng Quan Bao, 38mm iron, S-nl, FD-797, Ce top rev., crude aF/G $155.00 sold
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CHINA, Ma Yin, prince of Chu, 930 AD, Qian Feng Quan Bao, iron 100 cash, H15.62, S-448, FD-796, Tian rev., F $135.00 sold 5/22/2008
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CHINA, Ma Yin, prince of Chu, 930 AD, Qian Feng Quan Bao, 38mm iron, S-nl, FD-798, Tian Fu rev., crude VG $225.00 sold 2/24/2011
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I have more specimens of these big iron coins.  Go ahead and ask.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CHINA, ANTERIOR SHU Dynasty, 907-25, Tong Zheng Yuan Bao, 916 AD, 1 cash, H15.31, S-nl, FD-772, VG $81.00 sold 2/24/2011
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CHINA, ANTERIOR SHU Dynasty, 907-25, Guang Tian Yuan Bao, 918 AD, 1 cash, H15.38, S-431, aF $36.00
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CHINA, ANTERIOR SHU Dynasty, 907-25, Qian De Yuan Bao, 919-24, 1 cash, H15.42, S-433, FD-775v, F+ $27.00 sold 12/31/2011
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Do you suppose that white stuff might be cosmetic enhancement?
 
 
 
 
 

272-97. CHINA, MIN Kingdom, 909-45, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.52, S-406v, Min bottom rev., aF $35.00 sold
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273-99. CHINA, MIN Kingdom, 909-45, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.52, S-406v, Min bottom rev., 23mm, VF $45.00 sold 6/12/2010
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273-100. CHINA, MIN Kingdom, 909-45, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.52, S-406v, Min bottom rev., 24mm, aVF $30.00 sold
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273-101. CHINA, MIN Kingdom, 909-45, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.53, FD777, Fu top rev., VG $26.00 sold
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CHINA, MIN Kingdom, 909-45, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 100 cash, H15.51, S-449v, 39mm lead, Min & moon rev., by Wang Shenji in Fujian, Schjöth called this "white copper," aF $135.00  sold
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CHINA, Yong Long Tong Bao, 939-942, clay mould, obv. & rev., FD-783, Min top, down pointing crescent bottom rev., obtained in Zhangzhou, XF $300.00 sold 8/18/2009
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CHINA, LATER SHU Dynasty in Sichuan, 926-65, Guang Cheng Tong Bao, 926-65, iron 1 cash, H15.76, F $185.00 sold 5/11/2010
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CHINA, S. TANG Dynasty, 950-78, Da Tang Tong Bao, 959-61 AD, 1 cash, H15.97, S-440v,  moon top rev., VF $55.00 sold 6/12/2010
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CHINA, S. TANG Dynasty, 950-78, Da Tang Tong Bao, before 960 AD, 1 cash, S-440, FD-819, 22mm, VF $48.00 sold 11/9/2008
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273-102. CHINA, S. HAN kingdom, 905-971, Qian Heng Zhong Bao, 917-24, lead 1 cash, H15.109, S-438, incuse impression of hole set at 45 degree angle making an octogram, cool, VF $65.00
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273-103. CHINA, S. HAN kingdom, 905-971, Qian Heng Zhong Bao, 917-24, lead 1 cash, H15.112, S-436v, Yong rev., VF+/VF $45.00 sold 2/24/2011
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277-135. CHINA, S. HAN kingdom, 905-971, Qian Heng Zhong Bao, 917-24, lead 1 cash, 1 cash, H15.112, S-436v, Yong rev., VF $36.00 sold
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273-104. CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.118, Bao Yi rev., 22mm, aVF $25.00
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273-105. CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.119, Bao Er rev., 22mm, aVF $25.00
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CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.116, 19mm, F $30.00 sold 5/11/2010
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CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.120, Bao Si (South 4) rev., aVF $36.00 sold
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272-103. CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.125, Xing Si (4) rev., F $33.00 sold 5/11/2010
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CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.126, Nan Yi (South 1) rev., aVF $36.00 sold
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273-111. CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.128, Nan San (South 3) rev., VF $36.00 sold 3/18/2009
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CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.128, Nan San (South 3) rev., F $27.00 sold 7/18/2008
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CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.129, Nan Si (South 4) rev., VF $36.00 sold
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272-104. CHINA, S. HAN/CHU region, c. 900-971, Kai Yuan Tong Bao, lead 1 cash, H15.136, Jin Yi (1) rev., F $44.00 sold 3/18/2009
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CHINA, Yong An, c. 907-60, iron 10 cash, S-nl, FD-833, Yong An Yi Shi, F $300.00 sold
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CHINA, Yong An, c. 907-60, iron 100 cash, S-nl, FD-835, Yong An Yi Bai, 27mm, G $135.00 sold 6/11/2012
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CHINA, Yong An, c. 907-60, iron 1000 cash, S-nl, FD-840, Yong An Yi Qian, 45mm, VG-F $100.00 sold
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271186. CHINA, YOU ZHOU AUTONOMOUS REGION, 900-914, Yong An Yi Qian, c. 907-60 AD, iron 1000 cash, H15.168, S-nl, FD-841, 63mm, F $450.00 sold 8/18/2009
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CHINA, YOU ZHOU AUTONOMOUS REGION, 900-914, Yong An Yi Qian, c. 907-60, iron 1000 cash, S-nl, FD-841, 63mm, fair-G $200.00 sold
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CHINA, Yong An, c. 907-60, iron 300 cash spade, S-nl, FD-842, Huo Bu / San Bai, F $350.00 sold
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