 196 mm x 110 mm (circular area 23 mm) |
| Obv. | Horse, characters Qian Li |
| Rev. | Horse, characters Yu Shih |
| Meaning: |  |
| Ref.: | [M] 2.2.1 |
196 mm x 110 mm (circular area 23 mm) |
| Obv. | Horse, characters Qian Li |
| Rev. | Horse, characters Yu Shih |
| Meaning: | |
| Ref.: | [M] 2.2.1 |
Qian Li - 'A thousand li - Horse named 'The spotted chestnut'-'Hua Liu' could travel a thousand li in one day. This was one of the eight famous steeds of Mu Wang, the fifth sovereign of the Chou Dynasty, who died 946 b.c. [S127]
Yu Shih - 'Imperial Analist=Censor'. [R78]
Round images on the halberd imitates two of Ta Ma Ch'ien or 'Great Horse Coins'. These pieces [round horse charms] showing famous horses were used as gaming counters and have been worn as amulets. [R]
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