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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Asian Coins| ▸ |China||View Options:   | | | The earliest Chinese proto-coins, as early as 770 - 476 B.C., were imitations of the cowrie shells used in ceremonial exchanges. The first metal coins, also introduced in this period, were not initially round; instead, they were knife shaped or spade shaped. Round metal coins with a round hole, and then later a square hole, in the center were first introduced around 350 B.C. The beginning of the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 B.C.), the first dynasty to unify China, standardized coinage for the whole Empire. At first, coinage was limited to use around the capital city district but by the beginning of the Han Dynasty, coins were widely used for paying taxes, salaries, and fines. Ancient Chinese coins are markedly different from coins produced in the west. Chinese coins were cast in molds, unlike western coins which were typically struck (hammered) or, in later times, milled. Chinese coins were usually made from bronze, brass, or iron. Precious metals like gold and silver were uncommonly used. The alloys of the coin metals varied considerably. Most Chinese coins were produced with a square hole in the middle. At the mint coins were threaded on a square rod so that the rough edges could be filed smooth on a lathe, after which they were threaded on strings for ease of handling. Official coin production was sometimes spread over many mint locations throughout the country. Aside from officially produced coins, private coining was common during many stages of Chinese history. At times private coining was tolerated, sometimes it was illegal. Some coins were produced in very large numbers. During the Western Han, an average of 220 million coins a year were produced. Some other types were of limited circulation and are extremely rare today. |
| Wang Mang was a Han Dynasty official and consort kin who seized the throne from the Liu family and founded the Xin Dynasty, ruling 9-23 A.D. This coin was later known as the Nan Qian, the Male Cash, from the belief that if a woman wore this on her sash, she would give birth to a boy. |  |
China, Qing Dynasty, Emperor Gao Zong, 1736 - 1795 A.D. Coastal Province Type
The Great Qing, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China (1636–1912) and the last imperial dynasty in Chinese history. The dynasty was officially proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China and Russian Manchuria). It seized control of Beijing in 1644, then later expanded its rule over the whole of China proper and Taiwan, and finally expanded into Inner Asia. The dynasty lasted until 1912 when it was overthrown in the Xinhai Revolution.CH114129. Bronze 1 cash, Hartill 22.271, Schjoth 1469, Fisher 2314, aVF, earthen highlighting deposits, weight 3.656 g, maximum diameter 24.5 mm, die axis 0o, 1736 - 1795; obverse Qian Long closed head, one dot tong; reverse Boo fu; $40.00 (€37.60)
China, Qing Dynasty, Emperor Gao Zong, 1736 - 1795 A.D. Board of Revenue Type A
The Great Qing, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China (1636–1912) and the last imperial dynasty in Chinese history. The dynasty was officially proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China and Russian Manchuria). It seized control of Beijing in 1644, then later expanded its rule over the whole of China proper and Taiwan, and finally expanded into Inner Asia. The dynasty lasted until 1912 when it was overthrown in the Xinhai Revolution.CH114130. Bronze 1 cash, Hartill 22.254, Schjoth 1480, Fisher 2321, weight 5.363 g, maximum diameter 26.4 mm, 1754 - 1760; obverse Qian Long tong bao, orthodoxly written; reverse Boo yun; $35.00 (€32.90)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Hui Zong, 1101 - 1126 A.D.
| "Round as the heavens, square as the earth," is a Chinese saying used to metaphorically describe the fabric of the coins. On the practical side, it was discovered very early that a square hole fit a square shaft, which enabled a stacked quantity of coins to be turned on a lathe to remove casting irregularities. The slender gold script was the personal calligraphy style of the Emperor Hui Zong. |  |
China, Lot of 9 Chinese Bronze One Cash, 618 A.D. and Later
CH112449. Bronze Lot, 9 Chinese one cash bronze coins, unattributed to type, no tags or flips, Poor to F, some with holes or edge chips, 618 A.D. and Later; the actual coins in the photograph, as-is, no returns; $18.00 (€16.92)
China, Lot of 8 Northern Song Dynasty, 960 - 1127 A.D.
CH112448. Bronze Lot, 8 Northern Song Dynasty one cash bronze coins, unattributed to type, no tags or flips, Fair to F, some with holes and edge nicks, the actual coins in the photograph, as-is, no returns; $16.00 (€15.04)
China, Lot of 8 Chinese Bronze One Cash, 25 A.D. and Later
CH112450. Bronze Lot, 8 Chinese one cash bronze coins, unattributed to type, no tags or flips, Fair to F, one broken edge, 618 A.D. and Later; the actual coins in the photograph, as-is, no returns; $16.00 (€15.04)
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Shen Zong, 1067 - 1085 A.D.
Shenzong implemented Wang Anshi's famous reforms aimed at improving life for the peasantry and unemployed. He was initially successful against the Tangut Empire but Shenzong's forces were defeated at the City of Yongle battle of 1082. As a result, the Xixia forces grew more powerful and would be a thorn on the side of the Song dynasty in the ensuing decades.CH112334. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 27-2.b, Hartill 16.249, Schjoth 556, aVF, weight 8.147 g, maximum diameter 29.4 mm, die axis 0o, 1078 - 1085 A.D.; obverse Yuan Feng tong bao, running script, clockwise; reverse plain; $14.00 (€13.16) ON RESERVE
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Ren Zong, 1022 - 1063 A.D.
Ren Zong reigned for about 41 years from 1022 to his death in 1063, and was the longest reigning Song dynasty emperor. His reign marked the high point of Song influences and powers but was also the beginning of its slow disintegration that would persist over the next century and a half. Renzong was considered to be merciful, tolerant, modest, lenient, and frugal, and seldom revealed his feelings on expressions, according to the records of History of Song.CH112348. Bronze 1 cash, Gorny NS 11.a, Hartill 16.82, Schjoth 489, Fisher 900, VF, blue green patina, light deposits, weight 3.858 g, maximum diameter 25.1 mm, die axis 0o, 1032 - 1033 A.D.; obverse Ming Dao yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $14.00 (€13.16) ON RESERVE
China, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong, 1086 - 1100 A.D.
"Round as the heavens, square as the earth," is a Chinese saying used to metaphorically describe the fabric of the coins. On the practical side, it was discovered very early that a square hole fit a square shaft, which enabled a stacked quantity of coins to be turned on a lathe to remove casting irregularities.CH112442. Bronze 2 cash, Gorny NS 29-2.a, Hartill 16.303, Schjoth 593, Fisher 995; large coin, small size variety, gF, colorful encrustations, weight 7.110 g, maximum diameter 30.9 mm, 1094 - 1097 A.D.; obverse Shao Sheng yuan bao, seal script, clockwise; reverse plain; $12.00 (€11.28)
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