Description
China, Qing Dynasty, brass charm, Famous Horse Charm, obverse: Zhen Guan Shi Ji (ten thoroughbreds of Zhen Guan). Rev. Jue Bo above and below horse advancing left. 30mm, 10.09g (CCH-2116). Very Fine. Sold as seen, no returns.
Horse coins are a type of Chinese numismatic charm that originated in the Song dynasty and presumed to have been used as gambling tokens. Horse coins often depicted famous horses from Chinese history or famous horses from Chinese mythology.


