Xuan He Tong Bao 1-cash matched coins, "elongated hole" variety

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1 pair of Xuan He Tong Bao 1-cash matched coins

Li versus Seal scripts

Unlike normal square center hole, this variety has an slightly elongated hole  

Chinese name "Chang Kong"  

Cast under rule of emperor Hui Zong of Northern Song Dynasty

Amazingly, there are more than 100 varieties of Xuan He matched coins exist!

24.3mm, 23.4mm, VF

Background 

Chinese coins from Northern song dynasty (AD960 - 1127) are famous for it's beautiful Chinese calligraphy and fine quality. One interesting feature in  this period is the matched coins. 2 coins in different calligraphic styles but in same period title, all dimensions, and even composition of alloy make a perfect pair .  I.e. Li script vs. Seal script, Regular script vs. Seal script.

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