Hartill, David. Cast Chinese Coins: A Historical Catalogue. (Victoria, 2005).
The current standard work in English. 4to, printed card covers. (4), xix, (1), 450, (2) pages; illustrated.
| Rarity | Hartill Rarity | USD Price* | Forum Rarity |
| 0 | extremely rare | - | greatest rarity |
| 1 | $5000 | extremely rare | |
| 2 | $2000 | extremely rare | |
| 3 | rare | $1000 | very rare |
| 4 | $750 | very rare | |
| 5 | $500 | rare | |
| 6 | scarce | $250 | very scarce |
| 7 | $150 | scarce | |
| 8 | $100 | scarce | |
| 9 | $75 | scarce | |
| 10 | common | $50 | less common |
| 11 | $25 | common | |
| 12 | $15 | common | |
| 13 | $10 | common | |
| 14 | very common | $5 | very common |
| 15 | $2 | very common | |
| 16 | $1 | very common |
*Prices have risen since printing in 2005.
FD - Fisher - Fisher, G.A. Fisher 's Ding. (Littleton, CO, 1990).
S - Schjoth - Schjoth, F.J. Chinese Currency. (London/Oslo, 1929).
DCD - Zhongguo Qianbi Da Ci Dian
DCH - David Hartill Collection
Also see:
Hartill Cash (Introduction to cash coins)
Hartill EJC (Japanese)
Hartill Qing (Qing Dynasty)
Velde-Hartill (Korean)
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