Pure Solid Gold Coin Xiao Jian North and South Dynasties Song Emperor Xiao 454AD
Ancient China
The North and South Dynasties
Song Dynasty (420-79)
Pure Solid Gold, Xiao Jian 孝 建
 
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Reference: Hartill 13.14
Material: Pure Solid Gold !
Weight: 2.4 grams; Size: 17.2 mm
Obv: 建孝 Xiao Jian
 
 
The North and South Dynasties (420-581)
Song (420-79)
Xiao Jian (Chinese: 孝建; pinyin: xiào jiàn; literally: "Xiaojian period") with the reverse: Si Zhu (Chinese: 四銖; pinyin: sì zhū; literally: "Four Zhu") A poor coin, with many variations. Issued by Emperor Xiao from 454. Actual weight nearer 2 zhu. Withdrawn by the Emperor Ming in 467.
A Coinage Office was established under the Chamberlain for Palace Revenues at the capital at Nanking.
 
 
 
 
 
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