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1127 Song Dynasty 建炎通宝 (Jianyan Tongbao) — Seal Script — Certified GBCA 美80

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🏛️ Historical Background

This coin was cast in 1127 AD, one of the most dramatic turning points in Chinese history.

In the same year this 建炎通宝 (Jianyan Tongbao) was issued, the Jingkang Incident (靖康之变) occurred—the Northern Song capital fell, the emperor was captured, and the dynasty collapsed overnight. Out of chaos and war, the Southern Song Dynasty was born.

Coins of the Jianyan era represent:

• The collapse of an empire

• The rebirth of a new regime

• Emergency minting during national crisis

This is not merely a Song coin—it is a regime-transition artifact, struck at the exact moment history changed course.

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🪙 Coin Details

• Dynasty: Song Dynasty (Southern Song, early period)

• Era / Date: 建炎元年 (1127 AD)

• Coin Type: 建炎通宝 (Jianyan Tongbao)

• Script: 篆书 (Seal Script) — scarcer than standard script

• Material: Bronze

• Diameter: 28.2 mm

• Thickness: 1.5 mm

• Weight: 5.0 g

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📜 Condition & Certification

• Certified by: GBCA (Gold Coin Grading Corporation of China)

• Grade: 美 80 (Very Fine+ / near Extremely Fine)

• Certification No.: 1113463746

The coin shows:

• Original ancient casting fabric

• Natural, undisturbed green patina

• Honest circulation wear consistent with age

• No modern tooling or artificial enhancement

This is a genuine, stable, historically correct example, preserved for over 900 years.

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⭐ Why Collectors Should Care

• Issued in 1127, the exact year of the Song dynasty’s collapse and rebirth

• Seal-script variety, less common and more scholarly than standard types

• Certified ancient Chinese coin, suitable for advanced collections

• Ideal for collectors focusing on:

• Dynastic transitions

• Political upheaval coinage

• Song Dynasty history

• Early Southern Song issues

This coin is best appreciated by collectors who value historical significance over surface perfection.

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🏺 About His Story Treasures

His Story Treasures specializes in certified ancient coins from China and the Silk Road, with a focus on:

• Rare dynasties

• Transitional and rebel regimes

• Historically meaningful issues

Every coin is selected, researched, and presented with context—not just metal.

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📦 Shipping & Authenticity

• Coin will ship exactly as shown, in its original certified holder

• Secure packing and fast dispatch from the United States

• Combined shipping available