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H 1 . 1+ Cowries Set of natural cowrie with "broken back" for flatness; bone, and stone. All attractive examples. Stone is 24.2mm long. $ 45.00 
H 1 . 15 Xing (Hsing) 10.2mm x 16.5mm, 2.314g FD-nl, S-nl, HG154/7, FDX1/4170 F+ $ 175.00 
H 1 . 16 Tao (Dao) 9.7 x 15mm, 2.28gm FD-nl, S-nl, HG(2004)157/2 Center of character is clear but outer semi-circle appears more as a raised area than an incuse line, probably due to the heavy patina $ 500.00 
H 4 . 41-1 Ming Knife: Curved Back State of Yen, ca.350-250 BC, Rev: Unknown single char. Provenance: ex-Kobayagawa/DuBois, 1912 F, casting irregularity creates unusual tip $ 85.00 
H 4 . 42-4 Ming Knife: Angle Back State of Yen, ca.250-200 BC, Rev: You & additional characters a) brown F-VF, or b) green F-VF $55; c) green F with old repair at end of handle $ 20.00 H 4 . 42-1 Ming Knife: Angle Back State of Yen, ca.250-200 BC, Rev: One or two charcters other than the usual You, Zuo, etc., thus scarcer. a), or b) as available Fine $ 75.00 H 4 . 42-1 Ming Knife: Angle Back State of Yen, ca.250-200 BC, Rev: One or two charcters other than the usual You, Zuo, etc., thus scarcer. c), or d) as available Vg $ 50.00 
H 5 . 601 Bell 50x19mm, much of one side broken away, Provenance: ex-Kobayagawa/DuBois, 1912 $ 30.00 
H 6 . 1 Gong (Kung) (City in State of Liang) 44.6mm, 8.41g FD359; S75, HG127/2, [FN$1168] VF $ 1000.00 
H 6 . 3 Yuan (City in State of Liang) 42.6mm, 11.479g FD357, S73/74, HG128/1 VF $ 145.00 
H 6 . 6 Qi Yuan Yi Jin (State of Liang) Qiyuan, one Jin read clockwise from right. 37.8mm, 8.79g FD-nl, S-nl, HG-130c,d, [FN$1750] VF $ 2000.00 
H 6 . 14 Xi Zhou (State of) Eastern Zhou 27.4 mm, 4.643g. FD10, S-nl, HG128/5, [FN$7300] F, Xi roughly cast $ 6000.00 
H 6 . 15X Dong Zhou (State of) Western Zhou 27.4mm, 4.643g FORGERY, NOT FOR SALE FD9, S-nl, G129/1 VF, edge @ 7:00-10:00 broken away & reglued. $ 
H 6 . 21 Ming Hua State of Yan, 300-220 BC. Four hua 23.5mm, 2.074g FD379, S76, HG136/3 AVF $ 75.00 H 6 . 21E Ming Hua State of Yan, 300-220 BC. Four hua "error" piece with extensive flashing rremaining 31mm, 5.26g FD379, S76, HG136/3 F $ 100.00 
H 6 . 23X Yi Hua State of Qi, 300-220BC. (City of) Yi, (One) Hua (I Liu Huo) Second casting from an altered banliang, the background scrapings of the original show clearly, and the coin has a sharp feel. Stamped COPY on reverse. 22.5mm, 2.171g $ 20.00 
H 6 . 24 Yi Si Hua State of Qi, 300-220BC. (City of) Yi, Four Hua (I Ssu Huo) 22.5mm, 2.171g FD437, S67, HG133/1 Sharp VF but patchy color from cleaning $ 185.00 
H 6 . 25b Yi Liu Hua State of Qi, 300-220BC. (City of) Yi, Six Hua (I Huo) Variant writing of Yi and larger center hole. 34.8mm, 8.015g22.5mm, 2.171g AVF $ 225.00 
H 6 . 26 Zhong Yi Liang Shi Er Yi Zhu State of Qin, 250-220BC. 12 Zhu, weight 1 Liang, or possibly "One coin, weight 1 Liang (series) 12". 39.8mm, 12.607g FD390, S-nl, HG131/3, J973, [FN$2920] F, patchy color $ 2650.00 
H 6 . 27 Zhong Yi Liang Shi Si Yi Zhu State of Qin, 250-220BC. 14 Zhu, weight 1 Liang, or possibly "One coin, weight 1 Liang (series) 14". 38.3mm, 15.071g FD391, S-nl, HG132/1, J34, [FN$3650] F+ $ 3250.00 
H 6 . 31 Liang Zi State of Qin, 250-220BC 2 Zi (= 12 Shu) Faint outer rim. 31.2mm, 6.227g FD395, S-nl, HG151/3 F $ 1500.00 
H 7 . 4 Ban liang Warring States, 378-336 BC, thick "12 shu" 31.3mm, 10.632g FD-nl, S83, HG147/3 F+ $ 100.00 
H 7 . 6 Ban liang Warring States, Emp. Shen Ching Wang, 336 BC, large "12 shu" with high-relief writing, type ranges 5.4-8gm 36.1mm, 7.583g FD385, S79, HG148/1 crusty F $ 65.00 
H 7 . 7M Ban liang Charm Qin Dynasty (300-200 BC) Banliang with four triangles above and below, hand-altered in antiquity as a charm. 29.1 mm, 4.408 g FD385, S79, HG148/1 VF+ $ 45.00 
H 7 . 10b Chicken Eye Banliang Western Han, 202BC - 7AD Small private piece, 200-179BC Large flan with relatively small hole. 16mm, 0.72g FD411, S86, HG160/2 F $ 15.00 H 7 . 11a Chicken Eye Banliang Western Han, 202BC - 7AD Small private piece, 200-179BC Small piece with large hole. Samples shown. 13-15.5mm FD411, S86, HG160/2 F $ 15.00 H 7 . 11b Chicken Eye Banliang Western Han, 202BC - 7AD Small private piece, 200-179BC Small piece with small hole. Samples shown. 13-15.5mm FD411, S86, HG160/2 F $ 15.00 
H 7 . 31 Liang Pan Reversed inscription, small thick characters. 23.8mm, 2.673g F+ $ 35.00 
H 7 . 31b Liang Pan Reversed inscription, large thin characters. 23.4mm, 2.315g F $ 35.00 
H 7 . 33 Liang Liang Thin coin with one character upside down. Ding states these coins were issued from BC182; Huaguangpu 149/3 listed as ChÕun ChÕiu period during the Eastern Zhou has a smaller hole. 23.2mm, 0.502g FD419, S-nl, HG149/3 crude Vg-F $ 75.00 
H 8 . 5+ Wu zhu Lot of 12 different Western Han pieces from this collection, mostly the pick of a large group of high-grade pieces identified by Roger Doo. Includes two each with rims above, below. Click on thumbnail to download full catalog and illustrations in MSWord document. VF & better $ 175.00 
H 9 . 1+ Da Quan Wu Shi Lot of 12 (1? removed $3) varieties from this collection. Click on thumbnail for catalog and photos. most sharp VF to EF $ 60.00 
H 9 . 3A Da Quan Wu Shi Small, thin coin, probably from a later Dynasty. 21.6mm, 0.951g FD451, S-nl, HG202/4 F $ 30.00 
H 9 . 8 Da Quan Wu Shi Legend repeated reverse. 27.8mm, 5.938g FD-nl, S134, HG197/1 EF but very crusty (Fine) $ 50.00 
H 9 . 9 Da Quan Shi Wu Legend reversed. 26.9mm, 5.031g FD450, S137, HG201/1 $ 65.00 
H 9 . 17 Zhong Quan San Shi Middle coin, thirty. 20.4mm, 3.008g FD464, S142a, HG208/3, [FN$7300] F, red patina with some green crust $ 6500.00 
H 9 . 20 Xiao Bu Yi Bai Small Spade, one hundred. 20.5mm x 35.1mm, 7.948g FD466, S-nl, HG210/1, [FN$1752] AVF $ 1500.00 
H 9 . 21 Yao Bu Er Bai Baby Spade, two hundred. 20.4 x 36.9mm, 5.692g FD468, S-nl, HG210/2, [FN$1752] Sharp VF, patchy coloring $ 1600.00 
H 9 . 28 Ci Bu Jiu Bai Lower Spade, nine hundred. 23.4mm x 55.0mm FD482, S-nl, HG212/2, [FN$2336] VF $ 2000.00 
H 9 . 29 Da Bu Heng Qian Large Spade, weight one thousand. 25.5mm x 59.5mm, 12.839g FD485v, S145-147, HG212/3, [FN$75] EF $ 75.00 H 9 . 29L Da Bu Heng Qian Large Spade, weight one thousand. Varieties: a) Hole nearer rim, line reverse extends above hole (leg broken away); b) Small, crude version. Both may be contemporary forgeries. $ 45.00 
H 9 . 30 Huo Bu Money Spade, (value 25) 23.6mm x 58.0mm, 17.325g FD486, S148, HG214/1,[FN$41] VF $ 45.00 
H 9 . 32+ Huo Quan Wang Mang's working coin. Lot of 28 varieties from collection including biscuits, no inscription, etc. Click on thumbnail to download catalog and photos in MSWord document. Most VF-EF $ 175.00 
H 9 . 64a Chicken Eye Huo Quan Similar in fabric to Eastern Wu and Western Jin issues (c. 222-317 AD) and probably belonging to this period according to R. Doo. 12.7mm, 0.447g FD668-669v, S-nl, HG220/3 $ 40.00 
H 9 . 75 Qi Dao Handle of the "key" coin. 27.0mm, 8.940g FD456, S117/118, HG-nl, [FN$584] VF, patchy color from old cleaning $ 300.00 
H 10 . 25 Wu Zhu Western Wei, straight lines in Wu and right inner rim distinguish this issue. These may or may not be improved by cleaning (see photo). S253 Hoard EF, not cleaned ($3 Each per 5+) $ 4.50 
H 10 . 29 Wu Zhu Western Han Dynasty, Emp. Wu Di Well-made small pieces which are actually burial money, according to Roger Doo. 12mm FD597, S208/209/210, HG-nl EF, green; or EF brown with raised spot (deliberate?) & scratch below hole $ 12.50 
H 10 . 32 Wu Zhu Eastern Han, Dot above hole, note Zhu is slightly larger than the hole, distinguishing from W. Han issues. S260 Hoard, probably as-made, but look Fine. Cleaned. Samples shown. ($4 each per 5+) $ 6.50 
H 10 . 10 Wu zhu Kingdom of Shu(?), 221-265. Rough coin with small, neat inscription and rims both sides. 21.4mm, 2.153g FD525, S-nl, HG-nl F, crusty $ 35.00 
H 11 . 11 Zhi Bai Wu Zhu Kingdom of Shu, 221-265. Value one hundred Wu Zhu. Wei (Jianwei district) raised at left rev. 27.1mm, 7.842g FD519, S183, HG228/4 F+/AF (rough rev.) $ 65.00 
H 11 . A17b Zhi Bai Kingdom of Shu, 221-265, or Minor Han. Value one hundred. 11.4mm, 0.308g FD558, S-nl, HG229/6 AF $ 35.00 
H 11 . 18x Tai Ping Bai Qian Kingdom of Shu, 221-265, "deers horn" writing of Bai. Modern PRC fake, showing pre-cleaned and cleaned states. NOT FOR SALE. 
H 11 . 19 Tai Ping Bai Qian Kingdom of Shu, 221-265, rounded writing of reign title, 25.5 mm, 4.378 g. This is not a circulating coin, but a membership badge for a secret society, the number of stars reverse indicating the holer's rank. FD-543, S202v, HG233/1 Sharp characters, but heavily blue encrusted $ 85.00 
H 11 . 27b Ding Ping Yi Bai, Kingdom of Shu, 221-265. Reverse left: possible character? 16.5 mm, 0.672 g FD556, S206, H231/1 F-VF $ 40.00 
H 11 . 28 Tai Ping Jin Bai Kingdom of Shu?, 221-265, 16.3 mm, 0.944 g FD-nl, S-nl, HG-nl VF, crusty $ 100.00 H 11 . 28B Tai Ping Jin Bai Kingdom of Shu?, 221-265, Rev: Gong left, 15.7 mm, 0.824 g F, crusty $ 125.00 
H 11 . 30 Da Quan Wu Bai Kingdom of Wu, 222-280 Large Coin, Five Hundred. 28.8mm, 6.316g FD531, S193, HG238/1 F, green $ 60.00 H 11 . 30 Da Quan Wu Bai Kingdom of Wu, 222-280 Large Coin, worth one thousand. 33.6mm, 8.958g FD531, S193, HG238/1 AF $ 50.00 
H 11 . A34 Da Quan Dang Qian Kingdom of Wu, 222-280 "Large Coin, Five Hundred" Medium size (33.6mm, 8.958g), with dot atop Ta, and long-nose Qian. FD535, S195, HG240/2v VF, cleaned $ 90.00 
H 12 . 4A Feng Huo Later Zhao Kingdom (319 - 352) King Shi Le, cast 319 AD. Outer rims; inner rims obv & rev. 24.1mm, 2.172g FD554v, S-nl, HG243/1v, [FN$262] Vg+ $ 150.00 H 12 . 4B Feng Huo Later Zhao Kingdom (319 - 352) King Shi Le, cast 319 AD. Outer rims; inner rims obv. FAKE?? FD554, S-nl, HG243/1 VF $ 
H 12 . 10 Wu Jin Xia Kingdom (407- 431) King Wu lie, 407-25. Issued 419-24. 21.mm, 1.378g FAKE? FD662v, S-nl, HG191/2v $ 
H 13 . 1b Si Zhu Southern Song Dynasty (420 - 479), Emp. Wen, 424-53, Four Zhu, issued 430/31 AD, heavy coin with no inner rims. 23.2mm, 2.803g FD-nl, S216, HG-nl VF, crusty (F) $ 95.00 
H 13 . A14 Xiao Jian / blank Southern Song Dynasty (420 - 479), Emp. Xiao, 453-64, Xiaojian, Thin, light piece with full rims. 20.0mm, 0.525g FD-nl, S-nl, HG-nl clear F $ 95.00 H 13 . 14 Xiao Jian / blank Southern Song Dynasty (420 - 479), Emp. Xiao, 453-64, Xiaojian, No outer rims; appears as a cut-down piece, but apparently cast this way. 16.5mm, 0.734g FD580, S221v, HG250/6 F+ $ 100.00 
H 13 . 18 Tai Huo Liu Zhu Chen Dynasty (557 - 589), Emp. Xuan, 569-82 The Large coin, six zhu, issued 579. 24.9mm, 1.791g FD599, S243, HG259/1,2 EF $ 115.00 
H 13 . 21 Tai He Wu Zhu Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534), Emp. Xiao Wen, 471-99, issued 495. a) 22.6mm, 2.136g (green) SOLD; b) another 23.5mm 1.76g (brown) FD602, S237, HG264/1, [FN$234] F $ 150.00 
H 13 . 25X Yong An Wu Zhu Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534), Emp. Xiao Zhuang, 528-30. Rev: Tu above, but pasted on. We have stamped COPY. 22.8mm, 3.330g FD610, S241v, HG266/4 AVF $ 15.00 
H 13 . 32 Yong Tong Wan Guo Northern Zhou Dynasty (557 - 581), Emp. Wu, 561-78. Issued 574. Large size. 29mm, 6.18g FD641, S248, HG271/1 EF $ 325.00 
H 13 . 35 Tai Qing Feng Le Liang Dynasty (502 - 557), Emp. Wu Ti, 502-49 Issued 547-49. A hoard piece, possibly from the hoard mentioned in Hartill. The price in China dropped recently. Four horns rev. 22.7mm, 3.508g FD666, S-nl, HG276/1 EF $ 225.00 H 13 . 45 Wu Zhu Western Wei Dynasty (535 - 557), Emp. Hou Yi, 535-56, straight lines in Wu and right inner rim distinguish this issue. S253 Hoard EF, can supply either as-found or cleaned & retoned, as shown. ($3 Each per 5+) $ 4.50 
H 14 . 10 Kai Yuan, Iron 26.0 mm, 4.950 g HG289/3 rough F-VF $ 40.00 
H 14 . 101 Qian Yuan zhong bao Emp. Su Zong, 756-62 AD, 10 Cash, minted 758-59 AD, 29.3mm, about 7-8.7gm, salvage from a ship found in a Shaanxi river. Some sellers still asking $35 for this one. S352 Never circulated, nicely cleaned, they will retone in time. Average weight pieces $6 Each/5+; Single 8+ gm. specimens: $ 10.00 
H 14 . 101c Qian Yuan zhong bao Emp. Su Zong, 756-62 AD, 10 Cash, no-hook Yuan, scarcer variety. 29 mm, 7.270 g S352 EF $ 20.00 
H 14 . 105 Qian Yuan zhong bao Value 50, inner ring rev, usual heavy variety. Please give 2nd, 3rd choices of specimen. S355, HG296/2 VF-EF $ 22.50 
H 14 . 109 Qian Yuan zhong bao Value 50, Cloud below 32.8 mm, 8.497 g FD697, S358, HG297/1 AF, worn but clear $ 175.00 H 14 . 109c Qian Yuan zhong bao Value 50, Cloud below, tilted 36 mm, 17.193 g Large, heavy variety FD697, S358, HG297/1 EF $ 250.00 
H 14 . 111 Qian Yuan zhong bao Value 50, variant Cloud below light & poorly cast. A charm?? 30 mm, 4.684 g Vg-F $ 
H 14 . 130 Da Li yuan bao Emp. Dai Zong, 766-79 Cast in Kuche, Xinjiang. 23mm, 3.266g FFD703 H303/5 VF, green $ 150.00 
H 14 . 140 De Yi yuan bao Tang Rebel Shi Siming, 758-61 36 mm, 12.146g Plain reverse, scarcer than with crescent HG315/1, S407v, [FN$876 presumably for commonere crescent type] VF / rough reverse $ 750.00 
H 14 . 147 Shun Tian yuan bao Tang Rebel Shi Siming, 758-61 Rev: crescent above 36.0 mm, 18.030 g FFD752, S409, HG318/1, [FN$146] AVF $ 175.00 
H 15 . 5b Han Yuan tong bao Later Han Dynasty, Emp. Gao Zu, 947-48 Han: short left foot, Bao: closed bei HG-nl AF $ 55.00 H 15 . 5c Han Yuan tong bao Later Han Dynasty, Emp. Gao Zu, 947-48 Han: Raised off center line, Long left foot, Bao: closed bei HG-nl VF $ 125.00 H 15 . 5m Han Yuan tong bao Later Han Dynasty, Emp. Gao Zu, 947-48 Han: 13 strokes (note left portion of character), Bao: open bei HG335/1 VF $ 125.00 
H 15 . 11 Han Yuan tong bao Later Han Dynasty, Emp. Gao Zu, 947-48 Obv: Dot below tong S411a, H331/3 crusty, but sharp EF $ 100.00 
H 15 . 31 Tong Zheng yuan bao Former Shu Kingdom: Wang Jian, 9-7-18 FFD771, S429, HG336/2 F $ 75.00 
H 15 . 57 Yong Long tong bao Kingdom of Min: Wang Yanxi Rev: Min above, crescent, dot. Large 40mm iron coin. FD782, HG347/2 F/G $ 450.00 
H 15 . 62 Qian Feng quan bao Kingdom of Chu: Ma Yin, 907-51 Rev: Tian abv. IRON 40mm FD796, S448, HG354/1 Vg $ 500.00 
H 15 . 75 Guang Zheng tong bao Later Shu Kingdom: Meng Chang, 23.0 mm, 3.554 g FD803 HG360/3 Vg $ 2200.00 
H 15 . 91 Tang Guo tong bao Southern Tang Kingdom: Emp. Yuan Zu, 943-61 Rev: Crescent above, 19.5 mm, 1.734 g S444v, HG372/1 VF-EF, a bit crusty $ 275.00 
H 15 . 97 Da Tong tong bao Southern Tang Kingdom: Emp. Yuan Zu, 943-61 Rev: crescent abv. HG376/1 clear but dark VG $ 55.00 
H 15 . 112a Qian Heng tong bao Southern Han Kingdom: Emp. Lie Zu, 917-42 Rev: yong (narrow) H396/1v crude F-VF, samples shown $ 5.00 
H 15 . 129 Kai Yuan tong bao "Great Yue / Han" Dynasty, Small lead coin, Rev: si (4) above & below 19 mm, 2.683 g weak F $ 60.00 
H 16 . 4A Song Yuan tong bao Right hook yuan, plain rev. Rare variety. 25.1 mm, 3.862 g HG409/3v F $ 400.00 
H 16 . 5 Song Yuan tong bao IRON 23.0 mm, 4.213g HG412/2 F $ 25.00 
H 16 . 10r Song Yuan tong bao Small chars., Rev: Dot SW, no inner rim, crudely cast. 23.0mm, 4.381g Comments? $ 
H 16 . 51b Jing De yuan bao IRON, Value 10, variety with larger De 35.3 mm; 15.248 g FD882, S472, HG427/5 F+ $ 50.00 
H 16 . 69b Tian Xi tong bao Larger, thin rim variety 25.5 mm, 2.759 g H436/5, GKFD480.07, S480v AF $ 700.00 
H 16 . 72b Tian Xi tong bao IRON, Value 2, Variety: straight bao 28.4 mm, 6.710 g S483, HG437/1, GKFD483a? Vg $ 35.00 
H 16 . 80 Tian Sheng yuan bao IRON Large hole, large Yuan & Bao HG438/6 AVg $ 95.00 
H 16 . 81B Tian Sheng yuan bao IRON Small hole, smaller Yuan & Bao in regular style FD898, S488, HG439/1 AF $ 95.00 
H 16 . 86 Ming Dao yuan bao IRON 2? Cash Only iron of this reign and reportedly one of three known. 29.1 mm, 7.422 g HG441/1 Vg $ 700.00 
H 16 . 112b Huang Song tong bao Cash, "slender script" variety. 24.0 mm, 3.388 g S500, G499.61 F+, rough rim $ 325.00 
H 16 . 124c Qing Li zhhong bao 3 Cash, top of Li even with center rim. Not in Kosen Daizen S505v VF+ $ 35.00 H 16 . 124d Qing Li zhhong bao 3 Cash, top of Li even with center rim, and wavy. Not in Kosen Daizen , and supplier considers it rare. S505v EF $ 275.00 
H 16 . 126b Qing Li zhhong bao IRON 3 Cash, small characters 34.4 mm, 11.718 g HG450/1 F+ $ 45.00 
H 16 . 142A Zhi He zhong bao 2 Cash MOTHER Rev: Guo 32.4 mm, 10.643 g Probably for casting iron coins, though none are known. Said to be one of 5 known specimens. FD929, HG456/1 F, damaged inner hole from use as a doorknob plate. $ 4800.00 
H 16 . 210v Yuan Feng tong bao Cash seal script Said to be a scarce variety. 23,5 mm, 2.611 g G545.201? VF, badly cast $ 40.00 
H 16 . 229b Yuan Feng tong bao IRON 3 Cash Seal script Large coin, large chars. 33.9 mm, 12.879 g S560 AVG $ 11.00 
H 16 . 236v Yuan Feng tong bao Cash running (cursive) script. Said to be a scarce variety. 24.3 mm, 4.053 g VF $ 40.00 
H 16 . 298 Shao Sheng yuan bao IRON Cash Small chars. 24.7 mm, 5.529 g FD998, HG501/1 G $ 14.00 
H 16 . 374b Sheng Song yuan bao IRON 2 Cash Li script. Bao broad, top leans right 31.4 mm, 8.508 g S618v, FD1030 F+ $ 35.00 H 16 . 374c Sheng Song yuan bao IRON 2 Cash Li script, Yuan has tall, straight foot 29.6 mm, 8.189 g S618v, HG528/1 Vg $ 20.00 
H 16 . 383A Sheng Song yuan bao Cash, unusual script, low relief coin. Is this even Chinese? Opinions sought! 24.0 mm, 2.490 g Not in any reference? F $ 
H 16 . 388A Sheng Song yuan bao IRON Cash, very thick (2mm), 25.2 mm, 8.552 g FD1028, S615, H526/6 AG $ 17.50 
H 16 . 403 Sheng Song yuan bao IRON 3 Cash Slender gold script 32.1 mm. 11.426 g VF but lumps on surface $ 14.50 
H 16 . 422 Da Guan tong bao IRON 2-3 Cash 31.2 mm, 10.567 g FD1069v, S632v, HG563/1v F+ $ 18.50 
H 16 . 435b Zheng He tong bao 2 Cash, Seal script, square Bao, slant top Zheng, rarest variety 29.0 mm, 7.989 g S638, HG581/2v, G638.05 VF but very patchy color $ 200.00 
H 16 . 474b Xuan He tong bao IRON Cash Seal script Narrow Xuan 24 mm, 5.918 g FD1117, S663 G $ 15.00 
H 16 . 482z Xuan He tong bao Cash Li script Supplier claims it is a rare variety & charged accordingly. I can't find in Gorny; note bold top dot in Tong. 25.2 mm, 3.487 g S653v EF $ 250.00 
H 16 . 500A Xuan He tong bao Cash, Shaanxi style, but without mint reverse. Tong appears to match FD 1110 vs. Hartill or FS specimens. 24.0 mm, 2.582 g FD1110 Vg $ 650.00 
H 17 . 34 Jian Yan zhong bao 3 Cash Seal script 33mm FD1157 AVF $ 275.00 
H 17 . 76 Long Xing yuan bao 2 Cash Regular script Small Bao, large Yuan 28.9mm, 4.435g S699, HG645/2, KFD275/3 AF, rough surface, patchy color $ 22.50 
H 17 . 93+ Qian Dao yuan bao IRON 2 Cash: H17.93 Large coin & chars. 29.0mm, 8.416g G $12 SOLD; H17.94 Smaller coin & chars. 28.2mm, 6.782g AF $ 17.50 
H 17 . 109+ Qian Dao yuan bao IRON Cash: H17.109 Rev: blank Vg+ $20; H17.114 Song above F/Vg $27.50; H17.114b Large Yuan G/Pr $10; H17.118x Tong above but light, crude; contemp fake? $7; H17.120 Tong below F/G $20; H17.122 Tong left, crescent below Vg+ $ 20.00 
H 17 . 344+ Shao Xi yuan bao IRON 2 Cash: H17.344 yr. 4, H17.345 yr. 5SOLD These and Yr. 3 often found in exceptional grade. EF, each: $ 28.50 
H 17 . 385L Qing Yuan tong bao Cash Set of Yr. 1-6, plus extra yr. 2 with rosette hole S788-93 VG-AEF, Lot: $ 15.00 
H 17 . 395+ Qing Yuan tong bao IRON Cash ARBL Chun above yrs. 3, 4, 5, 6 S805, 806 VF $ 21.00 
H 17 . 406+ Qing Yuan tong bao IRON Cash Tong above yrs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 S803, 804 VF, Each: $ 19.00 
H 17 . 414L Qing Yuan tong bao 2 Cash Set of Yr. 1-6, plus extra yr. 3 with rosette hole S794-799 VF, Lot: $ 23.00 
H 17 . 420 Qing Yuan tong bao IRON 2 Cash ABRL Chun above yr. 1 S821 Vg $ 15.00 
H 17 . 422+ Qing Yuan tong bao IRON 2 Cash ARBL Chun above yrs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 S813-816 VF, Each: $ 19.00 
H 17 . 431+ Qing Yuan tong bao IRON 2 Cash Han above yrs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 S817-820 VF-EF, Each: $ 19.00 
H 17 . 445+ Qing Yuan tong bao 3 Cash Yrs. 4, 5, 6 S800-802 VF-EF, Each: $ 23.50 
H 17 . 452+ Qing Yuan tong bao IRON 3 Cash Above: 2 dots & crescent; Below: 50, 54 (Lg. Yuan), 54 (Sm. Yuan), 56 None clear. S830-833 Mostly G-VG/Pr, Each: $ 11.00 
H 17 . 506b Jia Tai tong bao 3 Cash 34.3 mm, 11.020 g S843), FD1809, HG711/6, KFD308/5 VF+ but crusty $ 35.00 
H 17 . 537 Sheng Song zhong bao IRON 5 Cash 24.4 mm, 12.001 g Scarce reign title FD1450, S875, HG750 G/Pr $ 20.00 
H 17 . 634b Jia Ding yuan bao 10 Cash Larger chars. than published examples 42.12g, 54mm FD1417v, S959. HG733/2v AVF with crack shown here with "x". I do not think it threatens the solidity of the coin, but a customer returned it for this reason, so I have reduced the price. $ 275.00 
H 17 . 676 Bao Qing yuan bao IRON 2 Cash Rev: Hui above, 3 san below, but unclear. 32.5 mm, 14.100 g HG751/4 G+/Pr $ 200.00 
H 17 . 719 Shao Ding tong bao IRON 3 Cash Rev: "5" but invisible on this specimen 32.6 mm, 8.668 g FD1486, HG762/1, KFD338/10 F/Pr $ 250.00 
H 17 . 727b Duan Ping yuan bao IRON 5 Cash Rev: Ding wu above, Bei shang below Center hole solid with circular depression, as in a mother cash. Genuine? Your thoughts welcome. FD1494, S986, HG764/3 Vg+ $ 
H 17 . 741+ Duan Ping tong bao 5 Cash Varieties: Tall Bao with open bei, Short bao with closed bei 35.8 mm, 11.244 g, 36.0 mm, 13.156 g FD1498, S983, G769/3, KFD341/5; HG769/2, KFD341/2 VF/+ Each: $ 27.50 
H 17 . 777 Jia Xi zhong bao 5 Cash specimen a) 36.9 mm, 12.733 g; b) 36.8 mm, 14.772 g FD1517, S999, HG777/1, KFD346/2 VF, Each: $ 47.50 
H 17 . 828 Kai Qing tong bao 2 Cash yr. 1 29.2 mm, 6.121 g FD1572, S1037. HG788/2, KFD355/3 F+ green $ 35.00 
H 18 . 11b LIAO: Zhong Xi tong bao Cash small chars. variety (commonest) 23.5 mm, 3.491 g FD1621, S1065, HG817/3 VF $ 225.00 
H 18 . 18 LIAO: Da An yuan bao Cash Small, light coins, Tall An: H18.18(a) 22.mm, 2.565g F D1627, HG824/2 Vg+ $150; H18.18b 21.9 mm, 1.730 g HG824/3 AVF $ 165.00 
H 18 . 21 LIAO: Qian Tong yuan bao Cash Two specimens with identical? calligraphy. I am suspicious of #2 because Tong tilts with the rosette center rim while the other characters do not. What does this mean? Other than this, the two pieces are more similar than their images indicate because #2 has been cleaned (except the edge) and is less worn. The interior metal color is comparable as are shape and patination of edges. The pimpling on #2 can be laid to very little wear; note the flattened (worn) pimples on rev. of #1. #1: 23.4mm, 3.561g; #2 23.7mm, 3.852g FD1629, S1073, HG826/2; Offering #1: VF $ 75.00 
H 18 . 43+ JIN: Da Ding tong bao Cash Chars rev: H18.43 Shen above FD1641, S1087, HG842/2 F+ $12; H18.47 You above FD1643, S1089, HG843/1 VF SOLD $ 15.00 
H 18 . 60 JIN: Tai He tong bao 3 Cash Large chars., normal rim 30.8 mm, 7.198 g HG847/6 F $ 1800.00 
H 18 . 97 W. XIA: Tian Sheng yuan bao Cash Var: Sheng foot touches inner rim 23.6 mm, 3.685 g FD1683, S1078, HG866/1 F+ $ 17.50 H 18 . 97 W. XIA: Tian Sheng yuan bao Cash Commonest of dynasty. None of this dynasty are as well cast as contemporary Song coins. FD1683, S1078, HG866/1 As-made hoard coins, samples shown (bottom left is cleaned and retoned), with green patina as found, or cleaned, your choice: $ 17.50 
H 18 . 99b W. XIA: Tian Sheng yuan bao IRON Cash Small Yuan 22.8 mm, 3.285 g FD1684, HG866/3 crude F $ 35.00 
H 18 . 102 W. XIA: Qian You yuan bao Cash 23.7 mm, 4.493 g FD1686, S1079, HG868/1, J426 EF $ 450.00 
H 18 . 104 W. XIA: Qian You yuan bao IRON Cash a) Tall Bao 24.2 mm, 3.637 rough VF b) Short Bao 24.6 mm, 3.812 g rough F FD1689, S1080, HG868/5 Each: $ 15.00 
H 18 . 106 W. XIA: Tian Qing yuan bao Cash 23.9 mm, 5.554 g FD1691, HG870/1, J427 bold F $ 575.00 
H 19 . 1b Da Chao tong bao SILVER Cash Genghis Khan? Rev: Incuse mark NW 21.3 mm, 3.453 g FD1696 G $ 2250.00 
H 19 . 137 Tian You tong bao (Rebel) 3 Cash San in Seal script above 33.9 mm, 9.264 g FD1841, HG925/1 VF $ 1200.00 
H 19 . 147 Da Yi tong bao (Rebel) 3 Cash 31.0 mm, 11.088 g FD1836, S1121, HG929/3 VF $ 375.00 
H 20 . 33 Da Zhong tong bal 5 Cash a) usual type 39.5 mm, 14.507 g F+ $45; sharp VF+ (not shown) $65SOLD; b) Larger chars, protruding bei 40.6 mm, 14.922 g EF SOLD FD1874, S1132, HG944/2 $ 85.00 
H 20 . 57L Hong Wu tong bao Cash Lot of 9 pieces, mostly different types / varieties $ 29.00 
H 20 . 67 Hong Wu tong bao Cash Gui above a) usual type 25.6 mm, 2.876 g VF/F $15; b) Gui wider & very different script. Known from a specialized Japanese work. 22.7 mm, 3.023 g F/Vg FD1902, S1150, HG959/5 $ 85.00 
H 20 . 111x Hong Wu tong bao 10 Cash Rev: Shi / Yi Liang This forger is getting sloppy: Obv. & Shi are used for multiple types, but the Yi Liang are stuck on the master poorly. $ 
H 20 . 121L Yong Le tong bao Cash Two genuine and two later copies of this much-copied reign title. FD1958, S1166 F-EF $ 8.00 
H 20 . 168 Tai Chang tong bao Cash H20.168b 24.5 mm, 3.603 g VF+ $15 SOLD; H20.168x 21.9 mm, 1.316 g Vietnamese copy FD1984, S1199, HG1015/1, KM20.1 $ 5.00 
H 20 . 193 Tian Qi tong bao Cash Rev: Hu above a) 26.1 mm, 6.186 g FD1990, S1207, HG1021/4, KM26 Hoard UC, crusty $20; b) low Tong, large Hu 26.5 mm, 5.452 g SS3/212i? Hoard UC, crusty $ 50.00 
H 20 . 229 Tian Qi tong bao 10 Cash b) "triangle" head Tong, 7-stroke bei, large, plain Shih S1223, SS3/216b common AVF 27.50; c) similar, left-hook top stroke Tian, small Shih FD2020?, SS-nl common? F $30; H) Different type: Large chars., Flat-head Tong, six-stroke bei, small "+" shaped Shih, small Yi Liang HG1032/1, one of two varieties he lists. A knowledgeable supplier charged $230 for this F+ $200SOLD; x) Note pimpling, skimpy inner rim. Likely modern forgery. $ 
H 20 . 261 Chong Zhen tong bao Cash Rev: Yi Qian 25 mm, 3.287 g FD2031, S1241, HG1042/5, KM64 F, cleaned $ 27.50 
H 20 . 264 Chong Zhen tong bao Cash Rev: Yi Qian (variant script) 23.8 mm, 3.019 g FD2032, HG1042/4 VF $ 35.00 
H 20 . 301 Chong Zhen tong bao Cash Rev: Ying FD2071, S1267, HG1051/1, KM84 AVF $ 35.00 
H 20 . 311 Chong Zhen tong bao Cash Rev: Hu Jiu FD2047, S1250, HG1041/2, KM71 VF+ $ 35.00 
H 20 . 318A Chong Zhen tong bao Cash Rev: A: Jiu (Fisher reads as Yan) FD2055 VF, cleaned but retoning $ 150.00 
H 20 . 323 Chong Zhen tong bao Cash Rev: Ba Qian FD2036, S1244, HG1045/1, KM67, SS3/219g EF but rough, cleaned $ 50.00 
H 20 . 329 Chong Zhen tong bao 5 Cash Rev: Hu Wu 34.1 mm, 9.785 g FD2093, HG1060/6, KM109 F, scratches $ 30.00 
H 21 . 3A Yong Chang tong bao Cash Yong with dot and stroke at top 24.6 mm, 3.606 g Not in usual references. VF $ 100.00 
H 21 . 11 Xing Chao tong bao 5 Cash Rev: Wu Li a) Small chars. Bao cap below rim, short horizontal in Xing, lg. chars. rev. b) Medium chars., small rev. (note Bao & horizontal stroke in Xing) c) Large chars. d) Rev: larger 5 e)Huge chars. both sides (VF+ $25) FD2142, S1332, HG1092/2, KM177.1? As available: VF-EF $8.50, hoard EF-UC $ 11.00 
H 21 . 25 Da Ming tong bao Cash, large characters 25.4 mm, 3.748 g FD2099, S1285, HG1064/2, KM115 F $ 75.00 
H 21 . 29 Da Ming tong bao Cash small characters Rev: Shuai rt. FD2103, HG1065/4, KM117.2 UC, filing scratches $ 275.00 
H 21 . 31 Long Wu tong bao Cash 26.3 mm, 4.054 g FD2108, S1291, HG1071/1, KM122.1 EF but rough, cleaned $ 15.00 
H 21 . 73 Yong Li tong bao Cash Rev: Er Li 25.4 mm, 5.223 FD2127, S1314, HG1080/3, KM146 EF, rough from mint filing $ 45.00 
H 21 . 79 Yong Li tong bao 10 Cash Small (±36mm) Type: Top stroke Li: a) Short top Bao, open Bei, small high Fen; b) Long top Bao, closed Bei, large low Fen FD2132, S1321, HG1083/2, KM157 Each: Mint scratches, VF-EF $12, hoard EF-UC $ 15.00 H 21 . 80 Yong Li tong bao 10 Cash Small (±36mm) Type: No top stroke Li: a) Hartill rubbing, bowed radical in Tong, Bao cap above center rim; b) straight radical, small head Tong, large Yang c) small Yang, large Fen x Each: Mint scratches, hoard EF-UC $ 25.00 
H 21 . 86A Li Yong tong bao Cash Rev: Gong above 23.0 mm, 2.343 g From a reliable source at a high price. Published example known?? $ 
H 21 . 87b Li Yong tong bao Cash Tong: Triangle head, Rev: Li right, tall narrow Li Sample shown from a hoard group. FD2146, S1336 EF-UC $ 10.00 
H 21 . 92b Li Yong tong bao Cash Small chars., square head Tong Var: Left radical of Tong differs from Hartill (&SS) specimen. 24.6 mm, 3.276 g SS3/437a EF $ 95.00 H 21 . 93 Li Yong tong bao Cash Tong: Squared head, Rev: Li right FD2149, S1336 brown Vg $2; VF-EF, irregular patina $ 10.00 
H 21 . 101 Li Yong tong bao 10 Cash Yi Fen riggh & left 38.1 mm, 13.134 g FD2154, S1342, HG1099/1 Hoard EF-UC, mint filing scratches $ 25.00 
H 22 . 2e (Nurhachi 1616-26) Abkai fulingga han jiha in Manchu script Cash, Scarcer "pointed F" Mint (possibly BoW), 5.20gm S1355, Burger 1/8, not in Hartill Qing, (Hartill Cast illustrates H22.2i = Burger 2/8) AVF $ 100.00 
H 22 . 4 (Nurhachi 1616-26) Tian Ming tong bao One dot tong, 24.5mm, Heavy variety: 6.2gm First of dynasty with Chinese reign title. S1356 VF, nice for type $ 150.00 
H 22 . 8 (Abahai 1627-43) 10 Cash Sure han ni jiha, Rev: Juwan / Emu yan. Commonest variety: Tall obv. chars., "T" head Emu yan, 43.6 mm, 25.428 g FD2175v, H1112/1, Burger pl. 2 upper right Vg/Pr, plugged hole most visible at 7:00 reverse $ 875.00 
H 22 . 11E BoR Old Mint Rev: Dot incuse above rim. Burger attributes to 1644. B1/3/9, HQ5.2v F $ 45.00 H 22 . 11G? BoR Old Mint Rev: Lump on right side inner rim (not an incuse dot). Is this the piece shown in Burger's table, or a casting error? B1/3/11?, HQ5.2v F $ 
H 22 . 15 BoR Old Mint Rev: Yi right FD2178, HG1115/5, KM273, B1/2/9 VF $ 65.00 
H 22 . 19f BoR Old Mint Rev: Hu right Obv. as B2/2/3 but rev. B2/2/5 Unusually thick Hu with tail touching rim. Is this a rarity unknown to Burger? B2/2/3 VF+ $ 100.00 
H 22 . 20 BoR Old Mint Rev: Hu above. 1652 only according to Burger. FD2180, HG1116/2, B2/2/7, KM242, HQ5.18 VF/G $ 175.00 
H 22 . 28 HUBEI: Jingzhou Rev: Jing abv. one-year type, 1651, according to Burger. Mintmark is bolder than scan shows. FD2201, S1375, BSCT2/125, HG1120/2, KM255, HQ15.2 F/Vg $ 300.00 
H 22 . 51 ZHILI: Xuanhua Rev: Xuan above FD2189, S1368, HG1119/9, B2/4/5, KM248, HQ27.131 VF $ 700.00 
H 22 . 750 BoW 5 Cash New branch, large variety 30mm FD2440, C2-5 Both cleaned: AVF 22.50; VF SOLD $ 27.50 
H 22 . 766 BoW Mother 1000 Cash Red copper, 60.0mm, 75.15g Consignor purchased it as an ordinary cash, but Roger Doo has identified it as a mother. EF $ 2350.00 
H 22 . 773A FUJIAN Cash 22.1 mm, 2.488g Distinctive variety with thin Tong, bao, boo, and fu. Comments? $ 
H 22 . 780 FUJIAN 10 Cash tong bao 36.3mm, 20.605g FD2510, HG1577/1 C10-6 AVF $ 35.00 
H 22 . 801 GANSU Cash 19.9mm, 2.647g Vg+ (brassy) 15.00; 20.4mm, 3.025g F+ (darker) HG1469/1, C14-1, HQ10.5 $ 30.00 
H 22 . 803c GANSU 5 Cash 29mm FD2537, C14-2.1, HG1471/2, HQ10.12 AF $ 32.50 H 22 . 803f GANSU 5 Cash 27.5mm, 7.117g G+ $ 14.50 H 22 . 803g GANSU 10 Cash 25.4mm, 4.618g. HG1472/2, HQ10.14v VF+ $ 50.00 
H 22 . 807 GANSU 50 Cash 48mm FD2539, C14-4 F $ 125.00 
H 22 . 841 GUIZHOU 10 Cash 38mm FD2545, C20-5 VF $ 32.50 
H 22 . 843b HENAN Cash 24mm Mintmark touches center rim. HG1424/4, C11-1a, HQ14.12v Vg $ 20.00 
H 22 . 870 HUBEI 10 Cash Rare Fu baovariety. Seller says only four known. 36.1mm, 17.158g HG1601/2, HQ15.81 F+ $ 1000.00 
H 22 . 879 JIANGSU 1 Cash Small, crudely made variety 21.7 mm, 3.826g Sold to consignor as a rarity. Can anyone confirm? FD2474, C13-8 $ 
H 22 . 917b JIANGSU 100 Cash Fu bao, 7-stroke bei, middle horizontals in Dang and bai (rev) open on right. 54mm Consignor paid over $400 as a rare variety. Comments? S1589, C16-10.1 HQ17.123v F $ 
H 22 . 938 SHANXI. Taiyuan 23mm C21-4 F $ 27.50 
H 22 . 945 SHAANXI Cash 21.6mm, 3.137g This was sold to consignor as a rarity due to its broad rim. Comments? C23-4, HQ22.27 VF $ 75.00 H 22 . 945v SHAANXI Cash 20.0mm, 2.835g Note that Xian and Bao lean to the left, and rounded dots in Tong. Rough surface. Comments? F $ 20.00 
H 22 . 947b SHAANXI 10 Cash Closed-bottom bei variety 37mm FD2497, C23-5.1 F+ $ 30.00 
H 22 . 978 SICHUAN 10 Cash Large mint name 36mm FD2550, S1597, C24-5 F+ $ 18.50 
H 22 . 979 SICHUAN 10 Cash Small, variant mint name 35mm C24-5.1 VF $ 27.50 
H 22 . 982 TAIWAN Cash 24mm FD2530, C25-6 F+ $ 75.00 
H 22 . 1030 ZHEZHIANG 10 Cash 37.2 mm, 16.781g Purchased by consignor as a scarce variety - can anyone confirm? Note top of bao is connected to center hole, but this looks like an error. HQ26.65 VF+ 
H 22 . 1061 ZHILI: CHENGDE 10 Cash Iron 39.0g, 21.406g HG1420/2 C7-2a F+ $ 75.00 
H 22 . 1083c ILI Cash 23.9mm, 4.733g HG1648/1, C28-4 VF $ 130.00 
H 22 . 1090b ILI 50 Cash Variant of sm. chars. type. Brass, 44.5mm, 21.897g HG1652/2, C28-7 F, uneven color $ 125.00 
H 22 . 1096A Kuche? More information sought. 23.7mm, 3.176g HG1357/3 Vg $ 125.00 
H 22 . 1103 URUMCHI 8 Cash Small variety, 26mm FD2563, C29-1 VF+ $ 45.00 
H Q30 . 55A Birthday Coin (charm) fu shu reverse. Likely a privately made piece, but well-made and a popular series. HQ shows a piece for Jia Qing, and the Classic charms series shows several Tong Zhi, and a Xian Feng with fu fu, but not this piece. 26.0 mm, 4.496 g VF $ 175.00 
H Q30 . 07D Poem Cash (charm) Shandong, Linqing 25.0mm, 5.460g. VF-EF, rough edge $ 125.00 
H Q30 . 08C Poem Cash (charm) Shanxi, Datong 26.4mm, 7.311g VF, rough edge $ 275.00 
H 22 . 1281 BoR Cash, small Above rev: "Yu", branches: E, N2, S, W (F, VF), W2 (Vg-F, VF) Hartill Qing, citing Shincho Senpu says the South branch is unknown, but I have found several in a mixed lot. F+ to VF+ unless noted $ 6.00; lower grades 3.50 H 22 . 1282 BoR Cash, small Above rev: "Zhou", branches: E, N, S F+ to VF+ $ 6.00 H 22 . 1283 BoR Cash, small Above rev: "Ri", branches: E (F, VF), N (AVg, F+), W (AVg, F+) F+ to VF+ unless noted $ 6.00; lower grades 3.50 H 22 . 1284 BoR Cash, small Above rev: "Lie", branches: E, N, W F+ to VF+ $ 6.00 H 22 . 1285 BoR Cash, small Above rev: "Lai", branches: E, S, W F+ to VF+ $ 6.00 H 22 . 1286 BoR Cash, small Above rev: "Wang", branches: N, S, W F+-VF 6.00; S6 smaller 17-18mm probably late in reign AF 4.00; F $ 6.00 
H 22 . 1337 GUILIN, GUANXI Rare mint 23. mm, 3.440g HG1740/4, C18-9 AF, dished $ 75.00 
H 22 . A1339 GUILIN, GUANXI Sample or Pattern coin for a type that was never produced for circulation. 33.0mm, 11.764g FD2655, HG1779/1 EF-UC $ 375.00 
H 22 . 1367 SUZHOU, JIANGSU, 5 Cash 28.2mm, 7.310g HG1775/3, C16-13, HQ17.145 VF $ 100.00 H 22 . 1367b SUZHOU, JIANGSU, 5 Cash Variant mintmark. 29.4mm, 7.035g HG1775/3, C16-13 VF-EF $ 175? 
H Q30 . 66 Birthday Cash Rev: Fu Shou 28. mm, 5.343g Probably a private issue F $ 75.00 
XXZ880 Tea Brick Tea bricks were a commodity money in China, Tibet, and Mongolia, though this brick is likely a modern version of an old design. Still, even these modern ones now brinig good money in auctions. 7.5x9.5 inches $ 75.00 
27 . 1 Mint Commemorative Tien-tzu Wan Nien, rev: Nan jing qi‡n zh“ sh’ dong zˆo sh“ (?), 38.9mm, 22.327g Machine-struck memorial charm relating to the production of 10-Cash coins, probably south China, late Qing. Reportedly nice examples have sold in Guardian auctions around $3000 HG1770/2 VF, damaged $ 1300.00