Lot 2124
China, Northern Song Dynasty - Jin Puppet. Fu Chang Zhong Bao, 1130-1137, AE 3 Cash (12.3g). Regular script type. Issued by Jin's puppet Liu Yu. An historically important piece. Greenish-brown patina on both sides. Very rare and popular. Very Fine. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000
Liu Yu was officer of the Song Dynasty in Ji Nan. When Jin siege the city, Liu Yu surrendered and changed side to fight the Song. A similar piece hammered for $1,400 in our December 2018 Auction 104.
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