2 septembre 2009
Small Xiang Fu Tong Bao found in Java, Indonesia
Small tin alloy coin bear Chinese Song legends Xiang Fu Yuan Bao
An interesting coin found in Java, Indonesia. The coin coincidence with Chinese Song Dynasty coin Xiang Fu Yuan Bao, but with lighter weight and smaller size. 21.0mm, 1.44g. 4 USD @ dong_hua_zhai
There are some debate on the origin of these small Java Cash. I was long believed they were produced in ancient Vietnam. After reading the article by Mr. Griffith, I was convienced that they were in fact produced in Quanzhou, Fujian province of China during mid era of Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644) for export to southeast Asia
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