Full-color Chinese silver coin catalog

Author: Hu Guangpu
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The silver coins collected in this book span from the pre-Qin period to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, totaling 540 coin illustrations arranged in chronological order. The silver coins included in this book have been strictly authenticated by experts, ensuring authenticity and eliminating forgeries. The selected coinage features important cast coins from various periods, regions, and the central government, as well as rare editions. Additionally, several newly discovered major and minor coin designs from recent research have been added to delight readers. Most coin items (based on their significant features) are accompanied by brief version notes below the illustrations. Some rare and valuable varieties or important cast coins are further annotated with explanatory notes. All coin items in this book are graded. The grading method follows the universal "ten-level system":
Grade 1 – Extremely Rare (Specially Rare)
Grade 2 – Rare
Grade 3 – Scarce and Valuable
Grade 4 – Scarce
Grade 5 – Rare and Valuable
Grade 6 – Rare
Grade 7 – Very Rare
Grade 8 – Uncommon
Grade 9 – Common
Grade 10 – Numerous and Ubiquitous
The prices of the silver coins in this book are listed in modern Chinese yuan. Based on the current domestic situation and their intrinsic collectible value, the pricing is generally stable and accurate. It serves as a reference for coin enthusiasts.