Ancient Coin Studies

Author: He Linyi
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Ancient Coin Studies is a collection of papers on pre-Qin coinage research compiled by the author over more than ten years. The book includes over 20 essays, arranged in the order of Qi, Yan, Zhou, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Chu. Its research subjects nearly cover all types of coins from various regions during the pre-Qin era, and the author has conducted relatively comprehensive and systematic studies on many types of coins. From the hollow-head bronze bars of the late Spring and Autumn period to the round coins of the late Warring States period, from the bronze bars of the Three Jin states to the knife coins of Yan and Qi, the gold plates of Chu, and so on, nothing is left out.
Thanks to the author's expertise as a specialist in pre-Qin inscriptions, combined with a solid foundation in paleography, a deep understanding of ancient coinage, and knowledge of Warring States history and geography, the author has made significant advancements in determining the nationality and era of various coins compared to previous scholars. In interpreting inscriptions and identifying locations, the author generally follows the best achievements of earlier and contemporary scholars while also contributing many valuable original insights. Additionally, citing extensive materials from ancient texts as evidence is another distinctive feature of this book. Ancient Coin Studies is a highly scholarly and valuable work in the fields of ancient coinage and paleography, serving as an important reference for research.