Chunhua Yuanbao; Song Dynasty Coin; Ancient Coin; Chinese Coin Imported into Japan (toraisen).

Chunhua Yuanbao Coin, Northern Song Dynasty

The Chunhua Yuanbao coin with cursive-script inscription is an imperial-calligraphy coin (yushu qian), bearing characters personally written by Emperor Taizong (Zhao Guangyi), the second emperor of the Northern Song dynasty. It was cast circa AD 990¨C994, during the Chunhua reign period.

Characteristics of the Chunhua Yuanbao

Imperial Calligraphy: The coin inscriptions occur in three calligraphic styles: regular, running, and cursive. This example bears the cursive-script inscription.

Historical Context: Cast in China during the Northern Song dynasty, these coins were subsequently introduced to Japan and other regions as imported currency.
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