Art Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 scottO's Northen Sung Cash from the Northen Sung period, this is a very nice cash coin minted in the reign of Ta Kuan bill's Denier of Blois Rare denier of Blois, France. 940-950 A.D. Minimalist portrait of an idealized king. In time, them image became increasing abstract until the notion of representing a portrait was lost entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Sung Cash = a good night has been had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 That obverse is so low relief it makes spaghetti-head washington quarters look good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowtracks Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Tough call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Blois, always had a soft spot for coins from that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Group 2.B Winner bill's Denier of Blois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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