Lot 1844

Sale 57 · Important Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

China, Southern Sung Dynasty, copper tally, current in Lin An prefecture, with value five hundred cash, (1266-1269), Schjoth claims issue of Emperor Kung Tsung, oblong with round hole at end, five characters down each side, 'Lin An Fu Hsing Yung' and 'Chun Wu Pai Wen Sheng' length 76mm., 30.9 grams, (Sch. 1064, TFP 1606). Green patina, very fine and very scarce.