Description: 1038 AD NORTHERN SUNG DYNASTY CHINA JEN TSUNG Nien Haohuang Sung AE Cash 3.65g 25mm S5001038 Northern Sung Dynasty, China, bronze cash 3.65 gm 25mm Jen Tsung/Emperor Renzong 1022-63 Ref: Cresswell C98; undated but datable by type; graded corroded A rare variety only struck in 1038 ADI will ship overseas only through the Global Shipping ProgramEmperor Renzong, 1022-63 was the 4th emperor of the Song Dynasty and although he reigned 40 years, little is known about him. The official position of the Song was pacifism which weakened the military. When Renzong came to power he issued decrees to strengthen the military and paid massive bribes to the Liao government to ensure the safety of the Song people. However, taxes rose sharply and everyone was living in poverty which led to rebellions and a breakdown of the government.Important events in the year 1038: The word Christmas (or Christ’s Mass) derived from the Middle English Christenmasse is first recorded; Versailles is 1st mentioned in a medieval charter; Western Xia declares independence from Liao China; Deaths: Stephen I, 1st King of Hungary
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Certification: Uncertified
KM Number: S00
Denomination: CASH
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Year: 1038 AD
Grade: corroded F
Composition: Copper
Fineness: na
Color: see pic
