Description: "Ancient cash is the currency using in all dynasty of China, its history should be find out as least from from any 3 dynasty.Bronze Cowire of Chu 278 B.C. was used as currency for a very long period. During the 'goods-exchange' periods, the different values between two exchanged goods was discovered so that the minor currency (decorations) was used for adjustment. So Bronze Cowire was treated as the goods-exchange media for its was one of the common decorations. It had been circulated for a long time before Chou dynasty (1122-225 B.C.).From Chou dynasty, the farm tools 'Hollow-handle Spade Money' and 'Knife Money' were used as currency. With the more popular of Knife Money, words were added on them so various kind of Knife Money were come out.The 'First Emperor' shih Huang-ti of Ch'in (221-209 B.C.) issued the copper coinage Pan-liang "Half an ounce" that was the beginning of round money with square hole at center, which that shape of money had been circulated about two thousand years. It also affect Japan, Corea and Annam countries to use China currency as their money.The 'Ancient Cash' can be said from the period of Bronze Cowire of Chu 278 B.C. to the round money with square hole of the later Ch'ing dynasty." These coins are novelty items 58
Price: 9.49 USD
Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-15T14:14:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.49 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 1 Cash
Historical Period: Empire (up to 1948)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1911
Color: BN
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Certification: Uncertified
