Chinese Ancient Coin Collection (Revised Edition)

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 offers a rich collection. The book includes nearly 20,000 actual rubbings of ancient coins, maintaining the same size, style, and authenticity as 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, Antimony, and Coins Volume, and Spare Coins Volume. The appendix includes lists of provincial and municipal numismatic society members, addresses of major ancient coin trading markets in 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 Chinese yuan). The pricing is based on the rarity and reputation of the coins, with values determined by average condition. Adjustments can be made based on the actual condition of the coins when collecting. Most coin items priced in this book can yield appreciation in value. Some of the coin items collected in this book are rare rubbings provided by friends from various regions, making their debut here. Additionally, the editors have included some of their own collections. To guide readers in collecting ancient coins and avoiding common pitfalls, the book provides detailed introductions to coin collection methods, forgery identification knowledge, and explanations of coin-related terminology. Furthermore, each volume includes historical introductions to the coins, serving as a learning and reference resource for readers.