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His Story Treasures Presents: Zhiping Yuanbao (治平元寶) Mother Coin | Northern Song Dynasty | Emperor Yingzong (1064–1067 AD) | BAO CUI AU88 (Grade 极美88) | Certified Mother Coin | Authentic Ancient Chinese Cash CoinHistorical Background
Issued during the Zhiping (治平) reign (1064–1067 AD) of Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Zhiping Yuanbao (治平元寶) represents one of the finest examples of Song Dynasty numismatic craftsmanship.
The Song Dynasty is widely regarded as the golden age of Chinese cast coinage, with remarkable advances in calligraphy, metallurgy, and minting precision. Coins from this era were produced under strict government supervision and are celebrated for their elegant inscriptions and exceptional quality.
This certified example is particularly significant because it has been identified as a Mother Coin (母錢).
Mother coins were specially hand-finished prototype coins used to create molds for mass production. Unlike circulation coins, they were manufactured to exact specifications, featuring:
- Sharper and deeper calligraphy
- More refined rims
- Superior casting quality
- Greater dimensional consistency
Because mother coins served as minting masters, very few survived, making them considerably rarer than ordinary circulation issues.
About This Coin
This coin has been professionally authenticated and certified by Bao Cui Coins Rating (保粹评级).
Certification Details:
- Dynasty: Northern Song Dynasty (北宋)
- Emperor: Yingzong (英宗)
- Reign Title: Zhiping (治平)
- Coin: Zhiping Yuanbao (治平元寶)
- Date: 1064–1067 AD
- Variety: Mother Coin (母錢)
- Grade: AU88 (极美88)
- Certification No.: B9336H8542
The attractive natural patina and excellent preservation highlight the outstanding craftsmanship that distinguishes Song Dynasty mother coins from regular circulation pieces.
Why Collect a Mother Coin?
Unlike standard cash coins produced in enormous quantities, authentic mother coins were workshop tools used by the imperial mint itself.
Collectors highly value mother coins because they offer:
- Exceptional historical importance
- Superior artistic execution
- Genuine mint-production significance
- Much lower survival rates
- Strong demand among advanced Chinese coin collectors
Mother coins are considered one of the most prestigious specialties within Chinese numismatics.
Condition
- Professionally authenticated and encapsulated
- Certified AU88 (Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated)
- Attractive original surfaces with natural patina
- Well-centered strike
- Sharp, bold calligraphy
- Excellent preservation
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item\'s description.
Coin Specifications
- Coin Name: Zhiping Yuanbao (治平元寶)
- Chinese: 治平元寶
- Dynasty: Northern Song Dynasty (北宋)
- Emperor: Emperor Yingzong (宋英宗)
- Reign Period: Zhiping (1064–1067 AD)
- Material: Bronze
- Type: Cast Cash Coin
- Variety: Mother Coin (母錢)
- Certification Company: Bao Cui Coins Rating (保粹评级)
- Certification Grade: AU88 (极美88)
- Certification Number: B9336H8542
- Dimensions: 24.4 × 1.2 mm
- Weight: 3.7 g
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Historical coins over 900 years old naturally exhibit age-related characteristics such as uneven toning, oxidation, surface deposits, or minor casting imperfections. These are normal features of genuine ancient coins and contribute to their historical authenticity.
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