Tai Ping Tong Bao

Rare Tai Ping Tong Bao 1-cash large issue, large dot on reverse left.

Cast during rule of emperor Tai Zong of  Northern Sung Dynasty (AD960-1127) during Tai Ping Xing Guo period (AD976-983). 24.83mm / 4.34g, beautiful XF. Price 120 USD @ dong_hua_zhai's Coins and Antiques

Note: Chinese coins from Northern song dynasty (AD960 - 1127) are famous for the beautiful Chinese calligraphy and fine quality. One interesting feature in this period is the matched coins. 2 coins in different calligraphic styles but in same period title, dimension, and even composition of alloy make a perfect pair .  I.e. Li script vs. Seal script, Regular script vs. Seal script.