Antique Northern Song Shenzong Reign Cash Coin Pendant- Sterling Silver w Turquoise circa 1078-1085

Cache Antiques is proud to offer the next in our newest range of antique jewellery, featuring rare Chinese trade coins from the Northern Song period. Persian turquoise has been prized since antiquity, and these stones, sourced from Mashhad, are lovely examples of why.

The cash or qian (錢) was a Chinese coin characterised by its round outer shape and square centre hole. Used from the Warring States Period (4th century BC) to 20th century AD, these coins were used through the history of Imperial China up until the Xinhai Revolution in 1911.

Due to their widespread use throughout Asia for trade, they are nowadays seen as a symbol in the region for good luck and as a talisman against evil.

Each sterling silver frame is made to measure for each coin by our team of artisans in Asia. This level of custom fitting means that the pieces preserve their historical integrity while showcasing their stunning patina.

Inscription: Yuan Feng Tong Bao, which means “Always in Abundance”.
Circa Northern Song Dynasty, reign of Emperor Shenzong (1078-1085).
Coin is set in a sterling silver frame, marked 925 on the bail. Center stone is a Persian turquoise cabochon in diamond-shaped setting sourced from the Masshad region. It is a darker, slightly green-blue with a lovely matrix pattern veining the stone.

Price marked at $360 AUD.
Measurements: Total coin (incl frame) diameter approx 2.5cm. Pendant length approx 3.5 cm, incl bail approx 4.7cm.
Due to antique nature of coin and hand-crafted characteristics of this piece, please refer to pictures for condition.