Bali. Pis Asamsya. Tin. Period unknown. Although pretty modern, I felt that the classic Chinese cash design suits this section more than the...
This is one of the most important coins in history. . From a commercial and trade value in Europe and the early modern age.
A beauty and congratulations on your find @Alegandron ...
Condition and rarity plays a significant part. Followed by the association or story behind the coins...
You should see the Tangut Script of the western Xia
Haha.. I know what you mean. The Khitan Script follows a close Chinese system. Unlike Roman or Arabic script, each character holds a meaning of...
Thanks. Have fun but also keep a good reference book handy :).. The calligraphy and characters make a difference
Also, the second seller sold an obvious fake from a non existent mint in the reverse. It also contradicted the obverse. Such indicators are red...
Both series are exceptionally scarce. The year 26 Peiyang seemed to be minted particularly well and is silver. But for the price in eBay, doubtful.
Unfortunately not for the common variants. Only once there was a Tang issue called the Huichang Kai Yuan that had mint names included. That was a...
Nice specimen. This would be a middle period variant. Notice the longer first stroke on the 元 and the 井 touching the rim.
Nice wuzhu piece @chrsmat71 . That is most definitely a Han piece.. And in prime condition too..
Thanks @chrsmat71 ... Even the KYTB has its variants.. But I like your double shouldered piece.. :)
Thanks.. Empress Wu is truly a remarkable woman. To overcome all confucian Tradition and opposition to rise to that position.. only once in...
Completely different. Cixi never assumed the role of Emperor. She was no doubt defacto ruler but unofficially. Empress Wu on the other hand...
Tang Dynasty. Emperor Gao Zong 高宗 (Li Zhi). Qian Feng Quan Bao. Hartill 14.100. Very Scarce. I personally liked this coin not so much for its...
That piece is also a cherished piece in my collection.. a relic from the time of the Buddha.. a special sentiment for me :)
Thanks @Alegandron .. I'm glad to be able to influence or introduce more western collectors to Oriental coinage. @Ancientnoob too has been a great...
Yup.. got those 2. The 134 and 132 variants I don't have.. and I am eyeing oUT for the last and elusive Gao Chang Ji Li to hit the 100%.
OR perhaps the Da Li Yuan Bao and Jian Zhong Tong Bao? These were the garrison issues of the late Tang. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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