China: Song-Yuan Dynasty (960-1368 CE), coin-like charm with round central hole, obverse inscribed 'Jia guan jin lu' with crouching deer, reverse decorated with 12 zodiacal signs, 55.6*1.7mm, 30.7g. The deer is an auspicious animal. Additionally, its pronunciation 'lu' is a verbal pun of 'official salary'. The image of a monkey can be seen underneath the central hole on the obverse; its pronunciation is 'hou', which is also a verbal pun with 'marquis', expressing the wish to be promoted to a high official rank..
Estimate: 1000 - 3000