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Jin Dynasty
Taihe Chongbao
(Conjoined Inscription Version)
金
泰和重寶
(合背版)
Item number: A1080
Year: AD 1204-1208
Material: Bronze
Size: 39.9 x 40.0 x 3.2 mm
Weight: 21.5 g
Provenance:
1. Noonans 2022
2. D. L. F. Sealy Collection
This is a coin from the reign of Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty, known as a “Conjoined inscriptioncoin.” The obverse side of the coin reads “Taihe Chongbao” (泰和重寶) from top to bottom and right to left, written in seal script, with a square hole in the centre.
Although the reverse side of the coin is rusted, it still clearly shows the characters “泰和重寶” identical to those on the obverse.
The era name “Taihe” was the third era name used by Emperor Zhangzong and was in use for nine years. “Taihe” signifies auspiciousness, peace, and harmony.
Among the people, the Taihe Chongbao coin is renowned as one of the “Four Rarities,” with the other three being coins from the Xin Dynasty of Wang Mang, coins from Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, and large coins from the reign of Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty.
When Emperor Zhangzong Wanyan Jing, the sixth emperor of the Jin Dynasty, ascended to the throne, the dynasty had been established for seventy years and was enjoying a period of peace and stability.
During his reign, Zhangzong was diligent and competent, achieving the “Reign of Mingchang.” Additionally, he greatly promoted culture and had high cultural accomplishments himself, mastering calligraphy, particularly the slender gold script style of Song Emperor Huizong.
However, in the later years of his reign, he neglected state affairs, spending his days drinking and composing poetry with poets. While he promoted cultural development, the national power gradually declined, contributing to the eventual downfall of the Jin Dynasty.