Watch List notes:

QING: AE charm (5.82g), CCH--, zhou yuan tong bao // dragon & phoenix, Fine, ex Daniel K. Ching Collection. Zhou yuan tong bao coins were issued by Emperor Chai RongShi Zong from 955. The pattern is also based on the Kai Yuan coin. They were cast from melted-down bronze statues from Buddhist temples. When reproached for this, the Emperor uttered a cryptic remark to the effect that the Buddha would not mind this sacrifice. The coins have amuletic properties because they were made from Buddhist statues, and are particularly effective in midwifery – hence the many later-made imitations such as this example.

Estimate: 75-100 USD