
Group of coins from the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234)
Emperor Wan Yan Liang (1149-1161)
Bronze 1 Cash
Zheng Long Yuan bao
25mm, approx.3.6g
The Jin Dynasty was established in northern China by the Jurchen tribe and was in power for 120 years. Initially they formed an alliance with the Northern Song but eventually turned against their allies and defeated them in 1127. Capturing both the Emperor Qinzong and his father the former Emperor HuiZong. The remainder of the Song court fled to the south and established the Southern Song Dynasty.(1127-1279).