Da Ding coin, Jin dynasty, Emp. Shi Zong (1188), bronze. Emperor Shizong (1161-90) reigned as the Da Ding Kingdom title. The writing mimics the "Slender Gold" style, the hand style of the Imp. Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty.
D/ Da Ding Tong Bao (currency of the Dading period - ABDS); shoujinshu writing (slender golden).
R/ Shen (cyclic year shen - 1188).
In the Museum since 1911.
