TANG: Anonymous, probably 9th-12th century, AE charm (4.98g), cf. Zeno-36467 & 8534, Chinese legend ri yue guang jin, translated as "the sun and moon, golden (brilliant) light" (by Rhodes & Hall) // enigmatic symbols, probably not based on any language but rather secret religious symbols, possibly of Buddhist origin, VF, RR. Cf. Rhodes & Hall, "An unusual cash-like piece excavated in Mongolia:, in ONS Newsletter v. 170.
Estimate: 150-200 USD