Chinese ancient coin collection

Author: Song Zhiqiang, Wanglixin (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book collects over 20,000 ancient coin rubbings from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Qing Dynasty. Organized chronologically along the vertical axis and geographically along the horizontal axis by minting regions, it is rich in content. The book includes nearly 20,000 actual rubbings of ancient coins, maintaining consistency in size, style, and authenticity with the originals. Additionally, it features over 100 color illustrations that are lifelike, resembling actual coins, providing readers with a more intuitive understanding. The book is divided into four volumes: Ancient Coins Volume, Silver and Gold Coins Volume, Copper-Nickel-Aluminum-Sb-Terracotta Coins Volume, and Spare Coins Volume. The appendix includes lists of provincial and municipal coin clubs, addresses of major ancient coin trading markets in major cities across the country, and a catalog of Renminbi collectibles. To help readers clearly distinguish between different versions and features of ancient coins, annotations are provided for a significant portion of the coins. In the Ancient Coins Volume and Spare Coins Volume, non-copper coins are marked with their materials. From a market perspective, the book lists prices for all included coins (in Renminbi). The pricing is determined based on the rarity and reputation of the coins, with values based on average condition. The value can be adjusted based on the coin's condition when collecting. Most coin items priced in this book can yield appreciation when collected. Some of the coin items included in this book are rare rubbings provided by friends from various regions, making their debut for the first time. Additionally, the editors have included some of their own collected varieties. To help readers avoid detours in ancient coin collecting, the book provides detailed introductions to collecting methods, counterfeiting identification knowledge, and coin terminology explanations. Furthermore, each volume includes historical introductions to the coins, serving as a learning reference for readers.