Antique Northern Song Huizong Reign Cash Coin Pendant- Sterling Silver Frame w Amethyst

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.

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: Sheng Song Yuan Bao, which means “Wise Song Dynasty”.
Circa Northern Song Dynasty, reign of Emperor Huizong. This coin was in production from 1101-1106. As Huizong's reign name was too long (Jian zhong jing guo), the phrase "Sheng Song" was used instead.
Coin is set in a sterling silver frame, marked 925 on the bail. Stone is an amethyst set in a diamond-shaped setting.

Price marked at $360 AUD.
Measurements: Total coin (incl frame) diameter approx 2.5cm. Pendant length approx 3.7 cm.
Due to antique nature of coin and hand-crafted characteristics of this piece, please refer to pictures for condition.