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Coole, Rev. A.B. | Coins in China's History Long-time standard introduction and handbook on Chinese coinage, including pictorial overview of ancient through modern coins, multi-page timeline of numismatic & political history, plus many charts, tables, finding lists & indexes. Includes catalog of 69 Fantasy Dollars. 4th (final) edition. 189p, 12x9.5", hc, 1965 (soiled cover, front cover loose - just needs hinge $35) (Copy with author's signature, chop & dedication 55.00) 3rd Ed (very similar to 4th, different page numbering) | 45.00 |
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Coole, Rev. A.B. | Coins in China's History 3rd Ed., 1963 Some changes in page layouts and deletionn of one page on controversial early money forms between 3rd & 4th eds, so page references are not consistent between the two. Signed copy. | 45.00 |
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Qian Jiaju | A History of Chinese Currency Beautiful color photos of knife, spade, cash, sycee, struck, and plenty of paper money. Not a catalog, not comprehensive, but a great sampler/introduction to Chinese money. English text. 220p, hc, 7.5x10", 1983R1992. | 29.50 |
| Qian Jiaju | Zhongguo lidai huobi (A History of Chinese Currency) Revised and considerably expanded Chinese-language edition of this lovely introductory work, with many color photos of Chinese cash, moderns, paper, etc. The 1992 220p English-language edition is $29.50. This one, 278p | 60.00 |
| Anhui Ed. Press | Chinese Coinage CD ROM 6000+ images of coins with specs, rarity guide, and naration. Not Mac compatible. Eric Yin's Review. BACKORDERED
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| Shanghai Museum | Chinese Numismatics Gallery: Survey of China's money Excellent color photos of genuine knife, spade, cash, Qing mother cash, moulds, Warring States gold, horse-hoof gold, etc., from a recent exhibit. Useful for beginner or advanced (authenticity). Brief essay; bilingual. 9p+35cpl, 7.5x11, sc, 1994 | 4.00 |
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White, R.B. | Finding List of Chinese Cash Easy finding tool: Look up the top character, then find the 2nd character of the reign title in the charts for a cross-reference to Schjöth, , Ding, Coole & others. 48p, sc, 11x8.5", 1976 | 6.00 |
| Smith, Ward | East Asian Cash Coins: An Identification Guide - Annamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Alphabetical listing by romanized Chinese character of basic East Asian cash types, giving dynasty & regnal dates; about 1400 types. Stroke-count index makes it an identifier as well. Poor photocopy of this unpublished manuscript. 136p on 8.5x14" looseleaf, 1973 | FIND IT |
| Staack, Herbert | Münzaufschriften Pinyin Finding list; Nien-hao conversions to Pin-yin; mint list, numerous other lists and helpful tools for cash collectors. A supplement to Staack's cash catalog but useful by itself. What little "text" is German. 32p, sc, 1988 | 14.50 |
| Moore, Ed. | Introduction to the Cash Coins of China 12p, 8.5x11,sc. Brief illustrated finding list using S and FD references. Allows reader to see a large number of pieces at one glance. 1996 | 2.00 |
| Remmelts, A.A. | Chinesische Käschmünzen Beginner catalog with good, woodcut-style drawings of 211 major types & many varieties, prices. No text. 79p, sc, 5x7.5", 1970? | 8.00 |
| Cresswell, O.D. | Chinese Cash Beginner catalog of 370 types with reduced hand drawings. Description & often numismatic background given for each type. 110p, sc, 5.5x8.5", 1971R1979 | FIND IT |
| Jorgensen, Holger | Old Coins of China: A Guide to Their Identirfication Beginner catalog of 394 types with reduced hand drawings. Brief text. Some editions have valuations. 28p, sc, 5.5x8.5", 1944R, various editions [$2] | FIND IT |
| Petit, Karl | Essai sur la Numismatique Chinoise Brief introductory essay in French 35p, sc, 1974 | 4.50 |
| Taiwan Museum | "Ancient Coins" postcard set Four mailable postcards (155x100mm) with lovely photos of old cash. In cardboard folder. | 1.85 |
| HISTORIES, BIBLIOGRAPHY, SPECIAL TOPICS |
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Peng Xinwei | A Monetary History of China The most important historical work on Chinese money covers Shang proto-monies through Qing (except Qing silver & paper). This 1965 work, now translated by Edward Kaplan, draws not only from earlier Chinese scholars, but Western works, gazetteers, diaries, archaeological reports, temple records, and works on economics and government administration. Not a catalog, and the photocopied illustrations are poor, but full of infomation on the coinage unavailable from any western source. Vol 1 = Early through Sung; Vol 2 = Liao through Qing. ±862p+122pl, sc, 1994 | 50.00 |
| Peng Xinwei | Vol. 1 ALONE (Intro, Early-Sung) 507p. 30.00; Vol. 2 ALONE (Chin-Qing) 470p | 35.00 |
| Chou Chin-sheng | An Economic History of China Economics, not monetary history. Translated by Edward Kaplan. 274p, 7x10, sc, 1959Tr1974 | 12.00 |
| Info-4c | Basic References on Chinese Cash An online article with more depth on the "blue" titles in this listing | |
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Coole, Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins Vol. 1: Bibliography of Far Eastern Numismatology and a Coin Index Comprehensive bibliography of Western, Chinese & Japanese books and articles on Oriental coins to c.1966. Indices by character & by (Wade-Giles) transliteration are keyed to bibliography, showing location of each coin listing in all published works! Mainly useful for cash coinage, but covers struck & banknotes. 589p, 6x9.5", hc, 1967, OP [$65] | FIND IT |
| Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Zhongguyo Chien Bi Da Tau Dien (Great Dictionary of China Numismatics) Vol 9: Bibliography Hundreds of entries by publication date, with a stroke order index by title. The entries apper to be somewhat informational, and some include photos of the cover or title page. Apparently only Chinese works. 386p, 7.5x10.5", hc, 2007 | 60.00 |
| Cribb, Joseph | Script Styles Used on Traditional Chinese Coins (ONS Paper #18) Well-illustrated discussion of the script styles used on Chinese cast coinage, with catalog of 55 plated examples. 12p+4pl, sc, 8x12", 1984 | FIND IT |
| Rose, Frank M | Chopmarks Information, speculation, photos of the symbols & characters "chopped" in to silver coins by 18-19th C. Chinese merchants to test fineness. 54p, sc, 1987 | 12.50 |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | A Troubleshooter for God in China Autobiography of the Sino-numismatist's missionary years in China. Not much about numismatics. Many photos. 440p, hc, 1976 OP | 22.50 |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Why Did the Chinese Make Square Holed Cash? Brief essay with drawings concludes it was for ease of filing the flash after casting. 3p, written 1964, not published | .50 |
| Wei yue-wang | Nienhao Suoyin (Reign Title Index by Year) Several indexes: 1) Reign titles in stroke order, giving AD date, Emperor's name, dynasty & location 2) Reigns in chronological order giving Emp's name & AD date 3) Reign concordance of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese rulers 4) others Inner Mongolia Num. Soc. 462p, 5x7.5", sc, 1989 | 15.00 |
| Vissering, W | On Chinese Currency: Coin and Paper Money Essay on currency & banking system based upon the 1321 AD "Wen Hien T'ung K'ao" by Ma twan-lin.; incl foldout facsimile of Ming note 242p, 6.5x9.5, hc, 1877 | FIND IT |
| Vissering, Dr. G & Roest, W.A. | On Chinese Currency: Preliminary Remarks about the Monetary Reform in China An essay continuing the work of brother W. Vissering 224p, 6.5x9.5", sc, ND. Heavily used, needs rebound. Ex-Virgil Hancock library, with his stamps | 35.00 |
| Wang, H, M. Cowell, J. Cribb and S. Bowman (eds) | Metallurgical Analysis of Chinese Coins at the British Museum Expanded coverage of research published in last 15 years, plus results of new studies, over the entire range of Cash coinage. Includes details of Zhou Weirong's Chinese language work on this subject. 44?p+60pl, sc?, 2005, List £20 REVIEW Available Spink & Son | FIND IT |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Zhongguyo Chien Bi Da Tau Dien (Great Dictionary of China Numismatics) Vol 8 Archaeology in Numismatics Thousands of summaries of archaeological finds arranged chronologically by dynasty. Almost no illustratons. Chinese text. 1089p, 7.5x10.5, hc, 2006 | 95.00 |
| Info-22 | Cleaning Tips for Cash Coins An online article. | |
| AUTHENTICATION |
| Info-54 | Counterfeit Ancient Chinese Coins An online article. | |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Shanghai Museum | Gu Qian de Jianding he Paoyiang (Authentication & Preservation of Ancient Coins) A how-to-collect guide with advanced tips on authenticating ancients. Chinese text. 108p+28pl, 5.5x8", sc, 1986 | 9.00 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. | Qian chao bianwei (Chinese coins and paper money: How to Identify Forgeries) Spotting modern forgeries of ancient & modern coins, old & current banknotes including US notes. Chinese text. 159p, 6x10, sc, 1993 | 12.00 |
| Sung & Yu | (Comparative Authentication of Genuine and Counterfeit Ancient Coins) Side-by-side photos of about 100 paired fake and genuine coins, excellent color photos. Although just scratching the surface of the fake problem, and the text explaining how to tell the difference is in Chinese, this is a useful tool. 130p, 6x8.5", sc, 2003 | 18.50 |
| Liu Jun & Liu Jianmin | Zhong guo ku qian bi chen wei jian bie (Critical List of Genuine and Forged Chinese Coins) Comparison of a selection of fake and genuine Chinese coins of various dynasties. Excellent color photos with explanatory text (Chinese). Scarce & of limited use to Western collectors. 164p, 7.5x10.5", hc, 1999, slightly cracked spine | 45.00 |
| Li Jin | Wen wu shou cang: quan cai Zhong-guo gu qian mu lu (Culture Collection: Old Chinese Coins in Color) Two volumes of gorgeous color photos of about 1500 types from Song through Republic, a marketing tool for the products of a single forgery workshop. Quality ranges from deceptive to awkward. Although other shops produce better product, a useful tool for building your authentication skills.
Brief Chinese captions and "market values." 210+214p, 5.5x8", 1999 | 39.50 |
| Tsui Ming Fu | (Chinese Ancient Coins) Color catalog of fake Song through Qing pieces, apparently from the same workshop. With "values" so apparently produced to market the fakes. Of little use in authentication, as all are transparently bad fakes. 2v., 186/187p, 5.75x8.25", sc, 2003 | FIND IT |
| Xu Guan | (Chinese Ancient Coins Catalog / Pictorial Identification) Books #3 and #10 in a series dealing with fakes. "Catalog" (#3) shows obvious fakes of all periiods, with market values, as though promoting them. "Pictorial" (#10) appears to discuss forgeries, and shows many paired specimens marked as fake or genuine. Those marked fake are good quality. 136/164p, 5.5x8.25", sc, 2005/2006 | FIND IT |
| Tseng, Che-lu | The Spirit and Culture of Taiwan Coinage Monetary history and catalog of Taiwan cast cash, Old Man and Ration Dollars, modern coinage, and banknotes. Good illustrations, many in color. Limited printing aimed at Taiwan collectors; Chinese text. Of use to Western collectors is identification of Dollar forgeries; pictures and sources of all fakes sold at auction since 1985! Our own notes for English readers included. 238p, sc, 8.25x12", 2004 | 35.00 |
| Jen, David | Chinese Cash: Identification and Price Guide 340p, sc, 2000 List $43, remaindered. My Review Jen gives a good summary of traditional forgery and alteration techniques, but is of little help in spotting post-1980s forgeries. Some of his own ilustrations are forgeries. | FIND IT |
| Barker, R. Allan | The Historical Cash Coins of Vietnam Part I: Official and Semi-Official Coins Comprehensive catalog of official and attributable coins in historical context with excellent illustrations, in English but usable by Vietnamese and Chinese readers.. Both rubbings and knockout color photos on art paper with descriptions to clarify all variety distinctions. Numerous charts, maps and indexes. Replaces Novak and supercedes all other references (excepting unofficial series). Contains new discoveries. Extensive, well-illustrated chapter on forgeries uses both Chinese and Vietnamese coins to discuss techniques and detection methods in far greater depth than any other work on cash coins. Valuation guide. Displays the beauty and range of the series as no other work. These are low-resolution scans, but take a look and then tell me you can live without this book!: An early reign Catalog page Reign introduction Forgeries . More Scans 407p, 7.5x10.5", hardcover, 2005. (Postage: USA $2.93 Media or $4.80 Priority; Non-USA $11.95 Air) | 49.50 |
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Zhou Ya Shu | Liao Xi Xia Jin Yuan Si Chao Huo Bi Tu Lu Jing Xuan (Pictorial Catalog of Selected Coins of Liao, Western Xia, Jin and Yuan Dynasties) Gorgeous catalog with sharp, enlarged color photos of multiple varieties for each type, both sides. Normal 22-24m coins enlarged to 60m, and selected pieces to 120+m. Includes unpublished varieties, charms, sycee, paper & Islamic types. With fakes cloging the market, a pictorial work such as this is the collector's best defense. Very little text (Chinese) with some English. .;378p, sc, 8.5x11.25", 2003 | 120.00 |
| Taisei (Japan) | Auction: Chinese Coins Collection & Old coins of Annam, Korea, and Japan The first important auction of cast Oriental coins with many knife, spade & round coins shown in good plates. As many later auctions contained modern China forgeries, this is good for comparisons. 36p+39pl, 8x12, sc, 11/77 | 12.00 |
| ENCYCLOPEDIAS (MULTI-VOLUME CATALOGS) |
| SEE ALSO: Catalogs and By-Dynasty references below. |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia ("Daxi", Zhong Guo Li Dai Hou Xi) A twelve-volume work in progress by the Shamghai Museum and Shanghai Numismatic Society, covering all Chinese money. Numbered specimen listings with good rubbing, catalog number, rarity rating, and often weight, diameter, and hoard reference noted in plates or in chart at back. Sample plates scanned for cast coin rubbings, for sycee photos,for the unusually detailed rubbings used along with some photos to illustrate struck coins, and for the full-color, true size color photos of banknotes. Shows specimens beyond the Shanghai Museum's, but does not classify... Most volumes include several essays. Chinese text, but 90+% of each book is plates. Massive 11x15" hardcovers, some in slip cases. See individual volumes by dynasty below. For later volumes see Modern China References page. | |
| Shanghai Museum | Coins in the Collection of the Shanghai Museum Series of 8 Volumes, 4718p, 14,676 items, complete(?) holdings of one of China's most important museums catalogued with number, brief Chinese description, weight, and an excellent rubbing. Color plates show a few important pieces. Similar format overall to Shanghai Encyclopedia (Daxi) series, of which this is the core collection. Many unique & important specimens included. A volume with text and attributions by Roger Doo is supposed to be published later. Details: (1) Pre-Qin Dynasties 740p, 1513 pcs of spade,knife,cowrie,gold squares, and early coins including the first Pan-liangs, inscription index; (2) Qin & Han Dynasties 501p, 1970 Pan-liang, Wu-shu, Wang-mang coinages & others of the period; (3) Wen, Jin, Sui and Tang Dynasties 434p, 1656 coins, inscription index; (4) Song, Liao, Jin & Western Xia Dynasties 703p, 2745 pcs, inscription index; (5) Yuan, Ming & Qing Dynasties 730p, 2399 Cash (incl. T'ai-P'ing Rebel) and 452 Sycee (photos), inscription index; (6) Machine-Minted Coins of the Qing & Republic 517p, 1659 pcs incl. Tibet, Sinkiang, some patterns; inscription index. Hundreds of Shanghai-area tokens listed, but only one illustrated; (7) Coin Moulds 448p, 366 mostly Wang-mang era & Wu-chu moulds, inscription index; (8) Foreign Currencies 645p, 2368 coins, strong on Sasanian, Mexican, cash from Vietnam & Japan plus a lot of European. Surprisingly good rubbings of coins usually seen in photos. Presumably these specimens will be duplicated in the Daxi series. Single volumes $65 Each; Set of 9: | 450.00 |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Zhong Guo Qian Bi Da Ci Dian
(Great Dictionary of China Numismatics) Ongoing series from Henan Numis. Society edited by Zhao Hue Yuen, projected at 10 "volumes" though some volumes consist of multiple fat books. Like the Shanghai series (Daxi) it covers all Chinese coins and banknotes, but unlike the "museum" approach of showing multiple specimens with little comment, items are classified by type and varieties, with explanation (Chinese text). This is an unusual approach for a Chinese work and is helpful to the Western user even if he can not read Chinese. See the sample page (click on title above) for an example of the numbered varieties within (unnumbered) types format. For depth of research and comprehensiveness, this series is probably the ultimate work on cash. See individual volumes below: V.1: Pre-Qin Dynasties (OP); V.2: Qin & Han (OP); V.3: Wei, Jin, South & North Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms; V.4: Liao, West Xia and Jin; V.5a: Northern Song; V.5b: Southern Song; Vol.8: Archaeology in Numismatics. To be released: V.6(a-d?): Yuan Ming & Qing; V.9: Bibliography; V.10: Appendix. Struck coins and banknotes will be covred in ?V.6e-f and V.7a-c. Volumes are 7.5x10.5" hardcover with a few color plates and rubbing illustrations, published 1995+. I will be glad to notify you when new volumes are published. | |
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Hirao Shusen | Shintei Showa Senpu (Shincho-sen Senpu?) Considered the most comprehensive Cash catalogue ever published, though the Great Dictionary currently in progress may surpass it. Covers Japan (V.1), China (V.2-3), Korea (V.4), also many Japan & Korea charms. Includes rarities not found elsewhere but best known for its great depth of varieties. Good rubbings, little text. Most coins illustrated are from Japanese collections. Coole J456; Original: 1660p, 1931/40. Advise if interested in single volumes. 4-vol hardcover setl (was selling $1000+ a few years ago; SOLD @ $425)
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| Okudaira Masahiro | Toa Senshi (A Numismatic Record of Far Eastern Coins) Encyclopedic work on all pre-machine struck far Eastern coins (all metals & early paper), emphasizing information, with an (unnumbered) type catalog, no depth of varieties. Similar in treatment to Ding Fubao's "Encyclopedia", published the same year. Coole (J-511) notes, "This is the outstanding Japanese work on coins of the Far East. It is scientifically worked out and shows much painstaking labor and checking." Probably useful to Japanese readers. V.1: China I-pi and Spade; V.2: China Knife, Chou through Five Dynasties; V.3: China Sung through Qing & Rebels; V.4: Japan, Korea, Ryuku, Vietnam; V.5: Burial monies, Charms & Esen, essays. 18v, 3054p, string-bind,1938; 5v, hc-cased, 6.5x9", 1974 (shown in scan); there is also a later edition, 20 blue string-bind volumes. Please inquire. | |
| Ting Fu Pao (Ding Fubao) | Ku Ch'ien Ta T'zu Tien ("Encyclopedia") Stroke-order catalog of all published China cast coins plus all traditional source material on them. Forgeries listed & noted. Possibly the most important work ever done on Chinese coins prior to the 1990s, and source for the reign-ordered "Catalog," still a mainstay among Asian colletors. Chinese text. 2234p, 1938 2-vol 1982,89 China reprint (Mouse nibbles at corners $60) | 90.00 |
| Ting Fu Pao (Ding Fubao) | Ku Ch'ien Hsüeh Kang Yao (An Outline of Numismatics) A supplement to "Encyclopedia." Coole-405 120p, sc, 1940R (Hardcover $19) | 12.50 |
| Coole. Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins (Vols. 1-7) Compendium of every illustration of knife, spade & related non-round coins and funeral monies in the available literature up to c.1970 along with discussions of Seal script, but no numismatic information. Good one-stop source for the researcher, but most collectors will find a simple type/variety catalog more useful. Vol 6 on Ming knives is more comprehensive than any other reference; Vol. 3 is useful for spotting odd variants of square-foot late spades and Vol. 5 covers interesting "dabatable" money items. This ambitious project died with Coole himself and Vol 7 covering pre-T'ang round coinages was completed later, covering about 1900 pieces. OP, but all except Vol.4 are available @ €60 in a downloadable book catalog from MGM in München. Individual volumes offered below. Complete set Vol. 1-7, including the important Bibliography Vol. 1, and out-of-print Vol. 4: | 475.00 |
| GENERAL CATALOGS & PRICING GUIDES |
| SEE ALSO: Encyclopedias above and By-Dynasty references below. |
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Hartill, David | Cast Chinese Coins The new standard reference has arrived: a truly comprehensive catalog from 650 BC to 1912, over 5000 listings with rubbings, X-refs to S and FD, and rarity guide, informed by latest Chinese research and archaeological finds. Historical background and contemporary accounts of coinage use. Numerous maps, charts & finding list. This work is a "type" catalog, at the level of Schjoth and Fisher's Ding (which it adequately replaces) but it does not go into much depth on calligraphy varieties, which often determine mint, period of issue, or even reign. For this important dimension you will need works such as Hartill's Qing Cash or Burger for Qing, Gorny or his source works on Song, Doo on Banliang, wuzhu, and kaiyuan, etc. Covers knife, spade & I-pi but with few illustrations; does not cover halberd, bridge, burial monies, or charms. About half of the author's Qing Cash listings are present, though arranged by ruler / mint with new numbering and without the extensive background information found in that work. The numbering system is a bit cumbersome, but adequate. 474p, sc, 8x11", 2005, List price $49.95 Shipping is $3.15 USA ($4.60 Priority Mail) and $11.00 Airmail to most countries. | 39.00 |
| Schjöth, F. (Schjoth) | Chinese Currency Despite numerous shortcomings, it is reasonably comprehensive, has background information on the coinage, and a well-recognized, simple numbering system. Illustrations are simplified hand drawings which aid identification by novices, but do not reflect true calligraphy details. Decent sections on Chinese charms, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese cash, but not comprrehensive enough for use today. It was the standard among Western collectors before Hartill, but is now essentially obsolete, except for the numbering system still widely used. Gilbert Tan's article on forgeries in Schjöth is in the ONS Newsletter #168, p.22-29 with a correction in #169 p.10. The 1929 original is no better than the reprints and is for bibliophiles. The 1965 reprint contains a laid in price supplement and additions (of questionable value) by Virgil Hancock and is generally the favored edition. The 1976 London reprint follows the original, but is not well bound and the front cover tends to work loose. 88p+132pl, Oversize 8.5x13.5", hc, 1929R1965,76 Photocopy loose in 14" folder $15; 1965 Hancock ed., nice used $75; 1976 London ed. new, but slightly loose cover:
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| Fisher, George (& Ting Fu Pao) | Fisher's Ding Ting Fu Pao's "Catalog" translated with catalog numbers assigned, cross-reference to Schjöth, Wade-Giles to Pinyin, other useful charts, and 1980's Chinese market values (way low now!). A collector-friendly version of the longstanding standard among Chinese collectors. Useful for communication between Chinese and Western collectors because the numbering system is the same as a version published in Taiwan. Omits sections on Japanese, Korean, Vietnam coins. 362p, 8.5x11, 1940RR1990, Photocopy 2-up of original, loose, 2-sided on 3-hole punched paper. List $30. (Optional: Add $1 for three-ring binder) | 27.50 |
| Ting Fu Pao (Ding Fubao) | Li Dai Gu Qian Tu Shuo ("Catalog") A distillation from "Encyclopedia," with rubbings in historical order & brief Chinese captions, essentially no text. Non-comprehensive listings of Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and unidentified cash. Long-time standard among Chinese-reading collectors. 459p, 6x10", hc, 1940R | 10.00 |
| Ting Fu-Pao & Ma Dingxiang | Li Dai Gu Qian Tu Shuo ("Catalog," Annotated Edition) PRC edition with Fisher's numbers, Ma's corrections and updates in upper margin (Chinese text), and a chart of 1992 PRC market valuations (very low!). 531p, 6x10.5", hc, 1992 (Photocopy of valuations section $2.50) | 26.50 |
| Hua Guangpu, Ed. | Zhong Guo GU Qian Mu Lu 1998 V.1: Early to N. Sung 625p.; V. 2 S. Sung-Ming, 483p.; V.3: Ch'ing, 730p Most comprehensive catalog of Chinese ancients with pricing, each is hc, 4 color plates, b&w rubbing illos. PRICE REDUCED: Set 29.99; Single volumes each | 10.00 |
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Hua Guangpu, Ed. | Zhongguo Guqian Daji Successor to Guqian Mulu in 4 volumes. Now perhaps the most comprehensive general catalog of Chinese ancients. Valuations. In disfavaor outside PRC, as it is said he has plagarized other works.V.1 Early dynasties 42op+4cpl; V.2 Song Dynasties 410p+4cpl; V.3 Tartar, Ming, Qing through Daoguang 443p+4cpl; V.4 Later Qing, Taiping Rebels, Republic 619p+4cpl. 4v., 1892p + 16 color plates, sc, 2004 Single Volumes, as available: | 16.50 |
| Hua Guangpu | Color Plates Chinese Ancient Coin Catalog Not comprehensive, but a good selection of 660 different Chou through Qing knife, spade & cash. Specimens range from well circulated to various colorful patinations. By far the best work for appreciating what these pieces actually look like and an excellent addition to the usual library of rubbing-illustrated works. Brief Chinese captions, values in Yuan. 267p, 5.5x8.25, 2001; two different covers exist. | 26.50 |
| Jen, David | Chinese Cash: Identification and Price Guide 340p, sc, 2000 Non-comprehensive catalog with some interesting background information, but not suitable as a standard reference. Some useful advice on spotting older forgeries.My Review An errata listing is found at Jen Errors.. List $43, now OP | FIND IT |
| Tsai, Orlando | An Illustration of Chinese Ancient Coins "Taiwan Redbook" published in 1973 this was the first comprehensive Chinese work on cast coinage since Ting Fu Pao's 1940 catalog and with its transliterated/English legends and valuations, helped shape the Asian and Western markets for many years. 540p, 6x8", hc, 1973 | 20.00 |
| Tsai, Orlando | An Illustration of Chinese Ancient Coins, revised 2nd ed. 610p, hc, 1999, OP | FIND IT |
| Sun Zhong-hui, Ed. | Jianming Qianbi Cidian (Concise Dictionary of Chinese Coins) A one-volume rubbing-illustrated catalog of Chinese ancient and modern coins, apparently comprehensive by type, but with little depth on varieties. Rubbings are generally decent, not numbered, but with 1-10 rarity guide. 761p, 8x10.5î, hc, 1991 | 31.00 |
| Dong Dayong | Chung Kuo Ku Chien Chi Tsing Chih Nan (Guide to Collecting Chinese Ancient Coins) Rubbing catalog of cast coins with "market" prices for 5 cities, including Taipei. One of the cities must be in the west as the prices are 7-10x the next highest! 342p, sc, 5x7", 1993 | 17.50 |
| Sun Zhong-hui & Hu Wei | Guqianbi Tujie (Ancient Chinese Money in Pictures) From the Shanghai Museum staff, a catalog with good rubbings & 1-10 rarity rating of over 1000 rare and largely unpublished Chinese cast & struck. Includes essay on history of Chinese coinage. Chinese text. 327p, 5.5x7.5", hc, 1989 | 25.00 |
| Staack, Herbert | Die Lochmünzen Chinas Comprehensive catalog of cash derived from Ting and other standards, historical order, numbered, rubbing illustrated, no monetary history or prices. Many useful charts & tables. Bilingual. 424p, 8.5x12, sc, spiral, 1988, OP | FIND IT |
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| Terrien de Lacouperie, Albert | Catalogue of Chinese Coins from the VIIth Cent BC to AD 621 First western-language attempt at a corpus of Chinese cast coins (pre-T'ang), and the only catalogue of the British Museum collection. Quite important in its time. Woodcut illustrations appear to have depth. lxxi+443p, hc, 7.5x11.5", 1892 ex-Howard Gibbs collection, with library stamp. Exterior of spine is coming loose; usable, but should be taped or glued | 175.00 |
| Lockhart, Stewart | The Lockhart Collection of Ancient Chinese Coins The collection itself was auctioned off in a few bulk lots in the July, 1989 Spink-Taisei Tokyo sale. 1975 hc Reprint $50; 1992 xerox | 27.50 |
| Lockhart, Stewart | Currency of the Farther East (Glover Collection) A rare, never-reprinted three-volume work published 1895-1907 covering a collection of Chinese and Vietnamese cast coins larger than Lockhart's own. Vol. 1 is descriptions, Vol. 2 is woodcut illustrations, and Vol. 3 is a finding index. Like JSL's collection, it is riddled with fakes and fantasies, but the work is of interest for the 300 charms, which are translated and explained. The collection is now in the Smithsonian Museum. | FIND IT |
| Masuo, Tomifusa | Toyo Kosen Kakaku (Zufu, Purei) Series of catalogs covering Ancient China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Ryukus or portions thereof, various editions. Rubbing, brief description & price in Japanese Yen. These were important windows on Asian market prices of the time. 7x10", sc, 1970s-80s | FIND IT |
| Patalas, W. | Chinesische Münzen General introduction to ancient Chinese monies; woodcut illustrations German. 156p, hc, 1912R1965 OP | 22.50 |
| Schlösser, Richard | China Münzen 114p+20pl Illustrated numismatic history of cast coinage, German text. 137 pcs photo-plated, unusual for cash publications. Plates just fair in this photocopy reprint. 114p+20pl, sc, 7x8.5", 1935R1992 | 18.00 |
| Hirose Teruo | Shima Sen Bunrui Senpu Meaning "miscellaneous cash" these are coherent series of cash which can not be clearly assigned to issuers. Some now known to be Javanese or Vietnamese, others likely Chinese or even Japanese. Japanese text. Photocopy. 137p, coil-bound, 1987R | 25.00 |
| Masuo, Tomifusa | Toyo Kosen Zuruku (Early Chinese Coins) Catalog of pre-T'ang Chinese knife, spade & cash, decent rubbings, values in Japanese Yen. More variety depth than other works in the Toyo Kosen series. 60p, 7x10", sc, 1989 | 20.00 |
| Anhui Ed. Press | Chinese Coinage CD ROM 6000+ images of coins with specs, rarity guide, and naration. Not Mac compatible. Eric Yin's Review
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| ZHOU DYNASTY: KNIFE, SPADE, I-PI, MOULDS |
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Thierry, Francois |
Monnaies chinoises: L'Antiquité pré-impériale (des origines á 221 av. J-C.) First in a series based on the Bibliotheque Nationale collection. Utilizing Chinese archaeological reports with the aid of expert Roger Doo, early coinages (knife/spade/cowrie through Pan-liang) are for the first time presented in the context of their issuing political entities. Catalog with excellent plates of 538 pieces, each cross-referenced to specimens in Daxi and other works. Head and shoulders above any other Western work for this period. French text. 308p+74pl, 8x12", sc, 1997 | 150.00 |
| Wang Yü-Ch'üan | Early Chinese Coinage (ANS #122) Long-time English language standard work analyzing & classifying Zhou coinages. Still useful. 262p+55pl, 6x9", sc, 1951 1st (best edition) used $30; hc R1980, new: | 32.50 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 1: Qin Dynasty, Chinese Edition First in a projected 16-volume series of oversized 11x15" works on all Chinese money. This one covers knife, spade, and cowrie-derived coins plus the earliest round-hole coins. Numbered specimen listings with good rubbing, cat #, rarity rating, and often weight, diameter, and hoard reference. Color plates show 51 basic Qin types. Additional articles and appendices (in Chinese) such as origins of Chinese money, pre-Qin currency by Wang Qingzheng, tables of Inscriptions, archaeological evidence, index of cowrie references, metalurgy, hoard summary chart. First printing, 1181p+4cpl, hc, 1988. This first edition (hardcover, Chinese text) is out of print. | 185.00 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 1: Qin Dynasty, Japanese Edition Second printing, divided into two softcover volumes in slip cases. Catalog portion unchanged, but contents, introduction, articles, etc. are in Japanese. | 155.00 |
| Shanghai Museum | Coins in the Collection of the Shanghai Museum, Vol. 1: Pre-Qin Dynasties Series of 8 Volumes, complete(?) holdings of one of China's most important museums catalogued with number, brief Chinese description, weight, and an excellent rubbing. Color plates show a few important pieces. Similar format overall to Shanghai Encyclopedia (Daxi) series, of which this is the core collection. A volume with text and attributions by Roger Doo is supposed to be published later. 740p, 1513 pcs of spade, knife, cowrie, gold squares, and early coins including the first Pan-liangs; inscription index | 65.00 |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Great Dictionary: V.1 Pre-Qin Dynasties Gold cakes, cowries, knife, spade and round-hole cash. Excellent format: Each type is illustrated and discussed in depth, followed by numbered inscription varieties. The approach is scholarly, relying on hoard evidence to weed out forgeries. Chinese text with brief English introduction. See series description above under General Catalogs. 679p+4cpl, hc, 7.5x10.5", 1995, OP, hard to find. | 200.00 |
| Coole. Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins (Vols. 2-7) Compendium of every illustration of knife, spade & related non-round coins and funeral monies in the available literature up to c.1970 along with discussions of Seal script, but no numismatic information. Good one-stop source for the researcher, but most collectors will find a simple type/variety catalog more useful. Vol 6 on Ming knives is more comprehensive than any other reference; Vol. 3 is useful for spotting odd variants of square-foot late spades and Vol. 5 covers interesting "dabatable" money items. This ambitious project died with Coole himself and Vol 7 covering pre-T'ang round coinages was completed later, covering about 1900 pieces. OP, but all except Vol.4 are available @ €60 in a downloadable book catalog from MGM in München. Complete set Vol. 1-7, including the important Bibliography Vol. 1, and out-of-print Vol. 4: | 475.00 |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins, Vol. 2: Early Coins of the Chou dynasty Hollow-handle & heavy spades, cowries & I-pi. 557p, hc, 6x9.25", 1973 | 50.00 |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins, Vol. 3: Spade Coin Types of Chou Dynasty Square-foot spades by city-name plus some rare spade types. Useful in showing the wide variation of writings for even a single city. 513p, hc, 6x9.25", 1972 | FIND IT |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins, Vol. 4: Pointed Spade Coins of Chou Dynasty Large and small pointed-foot spades, and all types of pointed knife. Appendices such as "Numerals - Ancient to Modern," "History-Mythical & Legendary Cosmogony," "Some characters that get mixed up in deciphering." Hardest single volume in series to find. 450p, hc, 6x9.25", 1975 | FIND IT |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins, Vol. 5: Ch'i Heavy Sword Coins and Debatable Pieces of the Chou Era The earliest (heavy) knives, plus a roster of items often collected as money but now considered burial pieces, charms, or still in dispute: bridge, bell, fish, grater, kan-tun (shield), Lotus Root heart, currycomb 5740p, hc, 6x9.25", 1976 | FIND IT |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins, Vol. 6: State of Ming Knife Coins and Minor Knife Coins Still the most comprehensive catalog in English of "Ming" knife by inscription, and all other small knives. Appendices: "Many Problems in Dating Chou Dynasty Coins," "Dynastic Chart of China," "The Kings of the Chou Dynasty," "A Glossary of Numismatic Terminology." 512p, hc, 6x9.25", 1976 | FIND IT |
| Kempgen, H-W | Frühe chinesische Münzgeschichte: zur Chronologie der Spatenmünzen (7. bis 3. Jahrhundert v. Chr.) Well-illustrated study of spade coinage with revised dating system for Eastern Zhou spades. 110p, 6.5x9.5, sc, 1993 | 17.50 |
| Taiyuan Num. Soc. | (Money of the Zhao State) 40p of Chinese text, plus catalog with 941 rubbings of knife, spade, round-hole cash & moulds of Zhou 367p, 7x10", sc, 1998 | 22.50 |
| Zhang Chun | Zhongguo Dao Bi Xue Kao (Research on the Knife Money of China) Scholarly work and apparently complete catalog (including Ming) by shape & inscription of 634 pieces (rubbings); Chinese text. 520p, hc, 7.5x10.5", 1997 | 25.00 |
| Shanxi Num. Soc. | Qin Han Qian Fan (Coin Moulds from Chin & Han Dynasty) Large-format definitive work on moulds of this period. Includes pan-liang and wu-chu from all excavations with detailed info on findspot, specs, and coin attribution, plus moulds from earlier catalogs and casual sources such as newspaper accounts. 396 mould rubbings & 17 full-color photos. Only work on the topic. Chinese text. Not part of the "Shanghai Encyclopedia" series, but in size & contents it is a natural extension. 338p, 10.5x14", hc, 1992; OP [$200] | FIND IT |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Moulds Photo Set Set of 3 glossy 8x10" photos of moulds from Coole's collection sold by Jack Klaussen to Taiwan in the 1980s; the only record of the collection. | 12.00 |
| Ramsden, H.A. | Chinese Early Barter and Uninscribed Money Catalog of 92 pieces of Spade, Knife, Bell, Gridiron, Nutmeg Grater, Weights, Arrow Head, Halberd Head, Sword, Shield (Carapace), Ring (Disc), Lily Root, Bridge, Comb, and Cicada. Discusses past literature & evidence of money use, typical forms and variants. Three photo plates supplement lovely drawings in text. Many now thought to be charms, burial objects, etc. A separate 21p. 1914 work Model-Insect Money of Ancient China argues for monetary use of Cicada bronzes. 34p+3pl, 6x9, sc, 1912 | FIND IT |
| Althoff, R. | Sammlung Köhler-Osbahr Band II/1: China, Annam, Korea und Japan Collection of "odd & curious" monies of the Orient, mainly Chinese knife and spade, but a host of other items not well-catalogued elsewhere: Bridge, bell, lotus-root, grater, sycee (rather ordinary), tallies, Ko (weapon), Ko stones, amuletic knife & key; Korean horse warrants (6 pcs); various Japanese silver. All well-0catalogued & illustrated with references to other published examples. GERMAN TEXT 214p, 8.5x11", sc, 1993 BACKORDERED | 35.00 |
| QIN THROUGH TANG (in dynasty order) |
| SEE ALSO: Zhou Dynasty above for earliest round coins |
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Thierry, Francois | Monnaies de Chine, II - Des Qin aux Cinq Dynasties Second entry in a continuing series based on the BN's collection by one of the top Western scholars in the field. 1587 coins 221BC to 975 AD, diam., weight, Chinese inscription, transcription and translation, commentary if necessary, photos in text; discussion & correction of many former attributions;French text 298p, sc, 2003 | 150.00 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 2: Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms 5062 listings, including the complex Pan liang and Wu zhu series. However, some forgeries are included in the listings and there are numerous errors in attribution of banlianag and wuzhu; the "Great Dictionary" volume on this series is better. Several illustrated essays on coinage of this period. Chinese text. 783p, 2002, twenty color plates. | 185.00 |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Encyclopedia of Chinese Coins, Vol. 7: Earliest Round Coins Completed after his death, the final volume in the series. Only 350 copies printed. | FIND IT |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Great Dictionary: V.2 Qin & Han Dynasties In-depth listings of banliang, wuzhu & other types, incl. gold horse-hoofs, in useful type/variety format. Additional ±200 loose pages of foldout mould plates.. See series description above under General Catalogs. 760p+4cpl+200 loose, hc, 7.5x10.5", 1998 Out of Print | FIND IT |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Great Dictionary: V.2 Qin & Han Dynasties, Supplement Looseleaf group of 77 plates, single sheet or folded, depicting numbered rubbings of over 200 moulds of coin types covered in V.2. Out of Print | FIND IT |
| Masuo, Tomifusa | Toyo Kosen Zuruku (Early Chinese Coins) yCatalog of pre-T'ang Chinese knife, spade & cash, decent rubbings, prices in Japanese Yen. More variety depth than his broader works. 60p, 7x10", sc, 1989 | 20.00 |
| Doo, Roger | Ban Liang Tu Xi (An illustrated Catalogue of Ban Liang) First of two volumes onthe most complex Chinese coin type, the Banliang (Pan Liang), referencing the author's own collection. Rubbing illustrations of about 2800 pieces, with weight & size, grouped by period and reign. Chinese text. Limited printing. Future volumes in the series will cover Wuzhu (2 vols.) and Kaiyuan (1-2 vols.) 486p+2cp, 7.5x11", sc, 2005 | 40.00 |
| Doo, Roger | Ban Liang Kao (Attribution of Pan Liang), 2v Catalog of Pan liang from earliest to latest 4-shu, some attributions by Emperor & mint, all numbered, with specs. V1 = Discussion, V2 = Catalog Chinese text. The author is one of the foremost scholars on ancient Chinese series and this work represents a major leap forward in the understanding of this conservative series issued over hundreds of years. Non-Chinese readers may find it difficult to use. 127+303p, sc, 2 vols, 2000 | 28.50 |
| Doo, Roger | Four-Shu Pan Liang Hand-written catalog of 25 types attributed by Emperor, with rubbings. Not easy to use. 12p, loose | 1.00 |
| Kwan Hon Hun | Ban Liang Huo Bi Tu Shi (Illustrated Catalog of Pan Liang) Illustrated, numbered catalog of China's earliest important coin type: weights, descriptions, attributions. Some really huge pieces shown. Chinese only, so it will be difficult for Western users. 355p, 6x8.5, hc, 1995, OP | 20.00 |
| Zhang Nan | Qin Han Huobi Shilun (Essays on the Coinage of Qin & Han) Accurate and up-to-date excavation-oriented history of early coinage including Wang Mang; bibliography, chronology, excavations list. No illos. Chinese text. Said to be important. 210p, 5x7, sc, 1991 | FIND IT |
| Jiang Ro Sher | Qin Han Qian Bi Yan Jiu (Study of Qin & Han Money) Pan-liang, Wu-shu & Wang Mang's types. Rubbings; foldouts of moulds. Probably an archaeology-based study used by Doo and others in sorting these complex series. Chinese text. 238p, hc, 7.5x10.5, 1997 | FIND IT |
| Thierry, Francois | La chronologie des Wuzhu p.223-247 of Revue Numismatique Vol. 31, 1989. Said to be the most important study of Wuzhu in a Western language. The volume is available from CBG.fr for 46 Euros. | |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 3: Sui, T'ang, 5-Kingdoms/10-States Period 2303 listings, including 53 Sui, 1382 Tang, 846 Five-kingdoms/Ten-states period (including Sogdian in Paghspha script and some late-dynasty Huo-pu), 22 gold and silver Tang, 6 Charms. Fifteen essays/appendices on coinage including numismatic history, hoard finds, rarities, casting technology; Index by inscription. 619p,1991, Four color plates; First or unchanged 2nd edition, as available: | 125.00 |
| Doo, Roger | (Eastern Han Wu Zhu) Article (23p.) in Hong Kong Numismatic Soc. 1997 journal. Chinese text. Many other articles, ads, members with addresses, etc. | FIND IT |
| Doo, Roger | Wu-chu Attribution Manual, Vol. 4: Northern Wei & Sui Discussion & catalog (221 rubbings) of this difficult-to-attribute series; English abstract. 80p, sc, 1994?, OP, scarce | 50.00 |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Zhong Guo Qian Bi Da Ci Dian (Great Dictionary of China Numismatics) Vol 3: Wei, Jin, South & North Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Encyclopedic format with rubbing illustration and brief article on each type and variety. For depth of research and comprehensiveness, this series is probably the ultimate work on cash, but Chinese text. This volume including the later Wuzhus, and complex Kaiyuan series. Inscribed silver(?) bars & rounds, moulds, etc. 790p+4cpl, 7.5x10.5", hc, 2003 BACKORDERED | 90.00 |
| Doo, Roger | Kai Yuan Tung Bao Xi Nien Dian Kao (Vol. 1) History & attribution of this complex series from hoard finds. Includes Chao Yuan & rebel coinages, with catalog. Historical information not in English version. Chinese text. 172p, 6x10, sc 1996 | 17.50 |
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Doo, Roger | Chronology of Kai Yuan Tung Bao English-language, collector-friendly work which finally unravels the dating mysteries and typology of this uniform inscription type of the Tang Dynasty (621-907 AD). Charts and rubbings make clear to Western readers the calligraphy variations which distinguish separate issues. Covers other Tang inscriptions and Rebels. Revised attributiions since his 1996 Chinese-language work. 112p, 8.25x11.25", sc, 2005 | 16.50 |
| Tye, Robert | Wang Mang The story of China's Han usurper 6-22AD and his coinage reforms (key, pants money, huo-chuan, etc.) 20p, 1993, sc, 1993, OP | FIND IT |
| Brudin, J.A. | Coins of Wang Mang and the Mantchu Dynasty Brief treatment of Wang Mang & other Chinese coinage. Obsolete. 20p, sc, 1891?R, various reprints: | 1.00 |
| SONG & TARTAR (in dynasty order) |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Zhong Guo Qian Bi Da Ci Dian (Great Dictionary of China Numismatics) Vol 5a Northern Song Encyclopedic format with rubbing illustration and brief article on each type and variety. For depth of research and comprehensiveness, this series is probably the ultimate work on cash, but Chinese text. Singles, multiples, and iron catalogued to similar depth of Kosen Daizen, in calligraphically "paired" format. 825p+4cpl, 7.5x10.5", hc, 2005 | 90.00 |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Zhong Guo Qian Bi Da Ci Dian (Great Dictionary of China Numismatics) Vol 5b Southern Song Encyclopedic format with rubbing illustration and brief article on each type and variety. For depth of research and comprehensiveness, this series is probably the ultimate work on cash, but Chinese text. Copper and iron with multiple listings for each year of the dated reigns, indicating a greater depth of variation than known to western collectors. Includes rectangular tallies. 547p+4cpl, 7.5x10.5", hc, 2005 | 105.00 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 4: Song, Liao, Western Xia, Jin If you would like to be notified when thhis volume is available, please let me know. page. | ~125.00 |
| Shanghai Museum | Coins in the Collection of the Shanghai Museum, Vol.4: Song, Liao, Jin & Western Xia Dynasties Series of 8 Volumes, 4718p, 14,676 items, complete(?) holdings of one of China's most important museums catalogued with number, brief Chinese description, weight, and an excellent rubbing. Color plates show a few important pieces. Similar format overall to Shanghai Encyclo pedia (Daxi) series, of which this is the core collection. Many unique & important specimens included. A volume with text and attributions by Roger Doo is supposed to be published later. 703p, 2745 pcs, inscription index | 65.00 |
| He Bang Gui & Hou Gui Fang | (Northern Song Coinage) (possibly: Beisongde Wu Da Te Zheng) V.1 introduces the variety determiners of N. Sung copper cash with text and examples. V.2 is a sequential variety guide to S451-670 with some differences from Fuguo Senshi and Kosen Daizen, the classic works in the field. Prices in PRC$. Good rubbings. Chinese text. 263+492p, sc, 5.5x8, 1999, 2 vols. | 25.00 |
| Imai Teikichi | Kosen Daizen, V3: Sung Sung, Ch'i, Western Hsia, and Chin volume of a comprehensive work. 3701 coins catalogued with good front & back woodcuts. Some charms. Rarity guide, list of Sung mints. Most important work for Sung. Continues variety terminology used in Fugo Senshi. Gorny is doing a serial revision of this work. .410p, 7x10.5, sc, 1899R1989 (Coole J-136) Chinese 1989 reprint: | 27.50 |
| Yamada Kosho | Fugo Senshi (Coins of the Northern Sung Dynasty) Reprint of the classic Japanese work on Song calligraphy varieties. See Gorny, below. 116p, hc,1827-29R | 20.00 |
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Gorny, Norman | Northern Song Dynasty Cash Variety Guide, V. 1: Fugo Senshi Brief primer for non-Chinese readers on identifying varieties, plus translated catalog section of Yamada's Fugo Senshi, classic Japanese catalog of dui qian or "matching cash." Vols. 2-7+ cover additional non-paired varieties, as published in another Japanese work, Kosen Daizen. These variations represent mints & dates, but the "key"has been lost, so this pigeon-hole approach to collecting them is the best we can manage today. More information from author. 115p, sc, comb-bind, 8.5x11, Revised 2001 | 16.50 |
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Gorny, Norman | Northern Song Dynasty Cash Variety Guide,V.2: Kosen Daizen, Song Yuan to Jing You, V.3: Kosen Daizen, Huang Song to Xi Ning, V.4: Yuan Feng to Yuan Yu, V.5: Yuan You to Chong Ning, V.6: Chong Ning to XuanHe, and V.7: (final) Xuan He to Jing Kang plus some types of S. Song, W. Xia, Jin Dynasties. Based on Imai Teikichi's1888 work, this is a detailed guide to the early reigns covering all varieties, not just the "paired" ones in Fugo Senshi. Gorny's Vol 1 (Fugo Senshi) helps in using these volumes. More information from author. 8.5x11", sc, 40p, 2003-04, | FIND IT |
| Xia Li Wang, Ed. | Gaoyou Chtu Tieqian (Iron Monies unearthered in Gao-you) Catalog of 781 Sung Iron excavated in this central Jiangsu prefecture with essays & charts. Not a comprehensive catalog of Sung iron. Color plates show rarities. Market values. 449p+16cpl, hc, 6x8, 1995 | 21.00 |
| Yuan Lin, Zhou Yan-ling, Yan Fu-shan, Gao Feng-ying | Liang Song Tie Qian (Iron Cash of the Two Song Dynasties) 1861 rubbings, extensive mint information. Werner Burger, David Hartill, and Norman Gorny all recommend this work as important and easy to use. I have been unable to obtain it. 438p, hc, 2000, Beijing | FIND IT |
| Wang Shengduo | Liang Song Huo Bi Shi (History of Currency of Northern and Southern Sung) Two volume set, Chinese, no illustrations. 2v, 974p, 5.5x8, 2003 BACKORDERED | 37.50 |
| Liu Zheng & Liang Xiiu Yi (Beijing Num.Soc.) | Zhong Ning Tung Bao Fen Lei Tu Pu (Classification of Chung Ning) Detailed variety catalog of Chong Ning (1102-06 AD) plain-reverse coppers. The formal and flowing script varieties are in separate volumes, with slightly different formats (i.e. values in one, weight & size in the other). 203/208p+4/4cpl, 5.5x8", sc, 2002/03 | FIND IT |
| Mowery, T. | Finding List of Northern Sung Cash Pasteup of Schjoth drawings by character position to speed attribution without knowledge of Chinese characters. Looseleaf, R1995 | 1.50 |
| Masuo, Tomifusa | Honpo Bita Sen Zufu Type / variety catalog of 1500s-1600s Bita Sen, types cast or copied from Chinese prototypes, usually Song or Ming. 475 pieces covered. Japanese text. 77p, sc, 6x8.25", 1984 | 22.50 |
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Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Zhong Guo Qian Bi Da Ci Dian (Great Dictionary of China Numismatics) Vol 4 Liao, West Xia and Jin Encyclopedic format with rubbing illustration and brief article on each type and variety. For depth of research and comprehensiveness, this series is probably the ultimate work on cash, but Chinese text. Independent Chinese kingdoms contemporary with Song. More than half the book covers Song sycee, with 100+ illustrated. Includes gold sheet & bar monies, banknote printing blocks. 491p+4cpl, 7.5x10.5", hc, 2005 | 90.00 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 4: Song, Liao, Western Xia, Jin If you would like to be notified when this volume is available, please let me know. | ~125.00 |
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Zhou Ya Shu | Liao Xi Xia Jin Yuan Si Chao Huo Bi Tu Lu Jing Xuan (Pictorial Catalog of Selected Coins of Liao, Western Xia, Jin and Yuan Dynasties) Gorgeous catalog with sharp, enlarged color photos of multiple varieties for each type, both sides. Normal 22-24m coins enlarged to 60m, and selected pieces to 120+m. Includes unpublished varieties, charms, sycee, paper & Islamic types. With fakes cloging the market, a pictorial work such as this is the collector's best defense. Very little text (Chinese) with some English. .;378p, sc, 8.5x11.25", 2003 | 120.00 |
| Liu Sen | Song Jin Zhibi Shi (History of Sung & Jin Paper Money) Banknotes of 10th-13th Cent. Plates include design details. 275p+16pl, 5.5x8, sc, 1993 | FIND IT |
| YUAN & MING (in dynasty order) |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 5: Yuan, Ming; If you would like to be notified when this volume is available, please let me know. Should cover Yuan & Ming Sycee. | ~125.00 |
| Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Great Dictionary: Vol 6 Yuan Ming & Qing See series description above under General Catalogs. I will be glad to notify you as these are published and available. | |
| Shanghai Museum | Coins in the Collection of the Shanghai Museum, Vol. 5: Yuan, Ming & Qing Dynasties Series of 8 Volumes, 4718p, 14,676 items, complete(?) holdings of one of China's most important museums catalogued with number, brief Chinese description, weight, and an excellent rubbing. Color plates show a few important pieces. Similar format overall to Shanghai Encyclopedia (Daxi) series, of which this is the core collection. Many unique & important specimens included. A volume with text and attributions by Roger Doo is supposed to be published later. 730p, 2399 Cash (incl. T'ai-P'ing Rebel) and 452 Sycee (photos), inscription index; | 65.00 |
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Gorny, Norman | Northern Song Dynasty Cash Variety Guide, V.7: Xuan He to Jing Kang Based on Imai Teikichi's1888 work, this is a detailed variety guide to the final two reigns of N. Song, plus some types of S. Song, Western Xia, and Jin through 1170s. 8.5x11", sc, 40p, 2004 | FIND IT |
| Endo, Kamematsu | Gencho Kansen Senpu (Yuan Dynasty Coins) and Gencho-senshi no Keknkyu (Study of Yuan Coins) One an illustrated discussion of Yuan cash, paper, sycee, and amulets, the other a detailed type/var. catalog 157+62p,7x10.5,hc,sc,1981-82 OP (Copy of Gencho-senshi no Keknkyu alone $35) | FIND IT |
| Hanawa Shiro | (Wan-li Senpu Specialized work on the coinage of this Ming ruler, later incorporated into Shincho Senpu. Published by Tokyo's Shinchosen (Qing Cash Collectors) Club. 38p, hc, 7.25x10.25", 1975? | 22.50 |
| QING DYNASTY (in reign order) |
| SEE ALSO: Sycee below, and Machine-struck listings. |
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Hartill, David | Qing Cash The new, definitive work on the complex cast cash coinage of China's last dynasty, the Qing (Ch'ing) of 1616-1912. This dynasty produced the most numerous coin type ever issued excepting the American Lincoln penny, yet oversaw the demise of cast coinage and its replacement with machine struck. For the first time the dating of the entire series is presented in a clear catalog format which will allow those unfamiliar with Chinese calligraphy to date their specimens and distinguish those which are truly rare. Qing Cash discusses the general historical background , the manufacture and use of cash, and a methodology for dating cash more precisely than previously attempted. Disputing Burger's thesis that the cash can be dated to particular years and seasons, this work instead assigns date ranges within each Emperor/mint type, and clearly distinguishes 2100 pieces with verbal descriptions and sharp, enhanced rubbings. Numbering system and 1-8 rarity guide. Includes Rebels & pretenders, Xinjiang, coin-like charms and presentation pieces. Bibliography. Appendices. 316p, 172 plates, 7 maps, hardcover, 2003. Reportedly a short print run. Sample plate. List price £60. | 135.00 |
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Burger, W. | Ch'ing Cash Until 1735 In-depth work on Ch'ing Dynasty through Yung-cheng with a wealth of information on Ming and Ch'ing monetary systems, coining process, and 6 huge coin charts by year, mint & submint. Not a catalog per-se. Essential for the serious collector. 126p+30pl, 8x11", 1976 (scuffed cover $40); Unused, but some brown spotting | 52.00 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia Vol 6: Qing Cast Catalog of 5408 specimens of square-holes. Includes T'ai-p'ing & other rebels, struck cash. Several specialized articles & appendices. Chinese text.. 811p+20cpl, 2004, Twenty color plates; For volumes covering Qing struck coinage and banknotes, see the China, Modern page. | 175.00 |
| Zhao Hue Yuen (Henan Numis. Soc.) | Great Dictionary: Vol 6 Yuan Ming & Qing There will likely be one or more volumes on Qing alone. See series description above under General Catalogs. I will be glad to notify you as these are published and available. For later volumes in the series covering modern coins and banknotes, go here. | |
| Shanghai Museum | Coins in the Collection of the Shanghai Museum, Vol. 5: Yuan, Ming & Qing Dynasties Series of 8 Volumes cataoguing holdings of one of China's most important museums with number, brief Chinese description, weight, and an excellent rubbing. Color plates show a few important pieces. Similar format overall to Shanghai Encyclopedia (Daxi) series, of which this is the core collection. A volume with text and attributions by Roger Doo is supposed to be published later. 730p, 2399 Cash (incl. T'ai-P'ing Rebel) and 452 Sycee (photos); inscription index. | 65.00 |
| Info-19 | Qing Mintmarks at a Glance An online chart. | |
| Huang Peng hsiao | Palace Collection, Peking Selection of 284 coins, mostly master and mother (pattern) cash. Chinese text. Good plates, though slightly reduced from earlier editions. Important.Photocopy of English review from earlier editions included. 140p, 5x7", sc, R1994 PRC | 4.50 |
| Tong Huang | Shun Zhi Tong Bao (Coin Catalog) In-depth history (Chinese text) and numbered, rubbing-illustrated catalog of this early Qing Emperor's coinage, which set the pattern for the dynasty. 161p, hc, 7.5x11", 2006 | 29.50 |
| Hanawa Shiro | JyunjiSenpu Specialized work on the coinage of Shun Chih later incorporated into Shincho Senpu. Published by Tokyo's Shinchosen (Qing Cash Collectors) Club. 135p, sc, 7.25x10.25", 1972 | 25.00 |
| Hanawa Shiro | Yosei Senpu Specialized work on the coinage of K'ang Hsi later incorporated into Shincho Senpu. Limited hardcover edition for the members of Tokyo's Shinchosen (Qing Cash Collectors) Club. 101p, hc, 7qx10q", 1971 | 40.00 |
| Ma C.D & Yuan | Xian Feng Quan Hui Impressive, apparently comprehensive illustrated work on the coinage of Hsien-feng (1851-61), who ruled during the T'ai-p'ing Rebellion. Single & multiple cash including Sinkiang, banknotes, sycee, Tibet & Shanghai. Chinese text, but translation insert by George Fisher included. 1138p, 21x29c, hc, 1994 | 75.00 |
| Chi Zhong You | (Variety Study of Hsien Feng Coins) Detailed variety study by Mint with rubbings, catalog # & specs. More detailed than Hartill; 150+ listings of 10 Cash BoR vs 12 in Hartill. 363p, 7.5x10.5", hc, 2002 | 33.50 |
| Chen Hong Xi | Hsien-feng ch'ien pu Catalog of 100-1000 Cash, cat #s, rarity guide 108p, 7.5 x10.5, sc 1985 | 17.50 |
| Endo, Kamematsu | Kanpo Taisen Senpu Text-rich (Japanese) work on Hsien Feng's large coins 141p, 7x10, sc, 1981 | 35.00 |
| Ma Ding Xiang | Tai Ping Tian Guo Quan Bi (T'ai-p'ing coins & charms) Numbered catalog and discussion of T'ai-p'ing Rebellion coins (many calligraphy varieties) and charms. Chinese text. Revised text & numerous additions since 1983 edition, including silver. Color plates. 2nd, 251p+8cpl, 7.5x10.5", hc, 1994 | 29.50 |
| Petrie, A.E.H. | An Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cash Pieces of the Manchu Mints AD 1662-1796 Pre-Burger collector handbook: History, maps, tables and catalog by ruler and mint for K'ang-hsi, Yung-cheng, and Ch'ien-lung with sharp, enlarged photos and valuations. The photos are the most useful part. 29p, 5.5x8.5", sc, 1964 (mediocre photocopy 0.95) | 4.00 |
| Mowery, Thomas | One Cash Coins of China's Manchu Dynasty 1664-1911 Hob byist checklist & identifier with valuations & numbering system. 32p, sc, 5.5x8.5", 1972 | 2.50 |
| T'ang Yu K'un Hsi Yuan | Chih Ch'ien T'ung K'ao (A Study of One Cash Pieces) Qing 1-Cash through Daoguang by type and major variety, numbered. Extensive Chinese text. Includes "made up" pieces which TFP included in his catalog. 66p, sc, 5x7.5", 1852R1971 | 6.50 |
| Coole, Rev. A.B. | Tree Photo Set Set of ten 8x10" glossy photos showing 61 Qing trees (charms) from Coole's collection, sold by Jack Klaussen (to Taiwan?). Trees are not large or clear enough in most cases to determine coin type, but this limited run of photos remains the only record of the collection. | 30.00 |
| Cox, Arthur & Malim, Thomas | Ferracute: The History of an American Enterprise History of the Bridgeton, NJ metal-stamping press manufacturer who established the mint at Chengdu, China and sold presses to many other mints. Detailed chapter on the Chengdu mint, with reduced-size plate of the rare struck cash and other patterns, though focus is on company & industrial history. 197p, 8.5x11", hc, 1985, OP | 30.00 |
| BY PROVINCE OR LOCATION |
| SEE ALSO: Xinjiang above, and By-province listings under Modern China. |
| (Chekiang) | (Chekiang Coins) Apparently produced by the local numismatic society,appears comprehensive for monies produced and/or used in Province. About 90% relates to cast coinage. No banknotes. Mediocre rubbings. 261p+6cpl, 7.25x10.25", sc,1999 | 35.00 |
| Long Gangjia and Zhang shiquan | Guangxi li shi huo bi (The Currency in the History of Guangxi) Comprehensive monetary history of province. Color plates (57 coins, 68 paper) show some unusual items: gold horse-hoof money, frog drum, hoards & burial vessels, sycee, engraved gold (charms?) 192p+129pl, 8.5x11.5", 1998 | 69.50 |
| Gansu Provincial Coin Soc | Gansu Lishi Huobi (Historical Currency of Gansu) Comprehensive provincial catalog covering jade rings, cowries, cash (rubbings), moulds, sycee, coins & paper(1-2 sides, reduced, color). Covers 19 types of cast imitation AE of other provinces. 149p, 7.5x10.5", hc,1989; OP | FIND IT |
| Lam Wing C. | Coins of Kwangtung Mints Cash, struck AE and AR, enlarged photos most; bilingual. Useful: many cash types are not identified as this mint in usual references. 96p, sc, 5x7, 1979 | 4.50 |
| Shanxi Provincial Coin Society | Zhuongguo Shanxi Lidai Huobi / .rency in Shanxi China This is a beautiful book, apparently complete for Shanxi: Spades (200+), knives, cash (incl. gold Sung!), moulds, modern struck, gold bars, cash & vault protectors, silver & gold sycee (100+), paper money (1 side, reduced), all very nicely photographed in full color. Hoard index. Forward & Contents in English. 192pp, 8x11.5", sc, 1989; OP | FIND IT |
| Chou Ji Liang & Yin Guo Chin | Bao Su Ju Qian Bi (Cash Coins of Soochow) Rubbing-illustrated catalog of cash found in or minted in Soochow; quite a bit of depth on Qing issues. 340p, hc, 8x11", 1995 | 35.00 |
| Tseng, Che-lu | The Spirit and Culture of Taiwan Coinage Monetary history and catalog of Taiwan cast cash, Old Man and Ration Dollars, modern coinage, and banknotes. Good illustrations, many in color. Limited printing aimed at Taiwan collectors; Chinese text. Of use to Western collectors is identification of Dollar forgeries; pictures and sources of all fakes sold at auction since 1985! Our own notes for English readers included. 238p, sc, 8.25x12", 2004 | 35.00 |
| Barker, R. Allan | The Historical Cash Coins of Vietnam Part I: Official and Semi-Official Coins Comprehensive catalog of official and attributable coins in historical context with excellent illustrations, in English but usable by Vietnamese and Chinese readers.. Both rubbings and knockout color photos on art paper with descriptions to clarify all variety distinctions. Numerous charts, maps and indexes. Replaces Novak and supercedes all other references (excepting unofficial series). Contains new discoveries. Detailed forgery analysis using Chinese and Vietnamese coins. Valuation guide. Displays the beauty and range of the series as no other work. These are low-resolution scans, but take a look and then tell me you can live without this book!: An early reign Catalog page Reign introduction Forgeries . More Scans 407p, 7.5x10.5", hardcover, 2005, (Postage: USA $2.93 Media or $4.80 Priority; Non-USA $11.95 Air) | 49.50 |
| XINJIANG, SOGDIAN, CENTRAL ASIA |
| SEE ALSO: Modern Xinjiang listings, and Silk Road. Sogdian Numismatic BIBLIOGRAPHY. |
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Jiang Qixiang, Ed. | Xinjiang Numismatics Not only a coffee-table book with stunning layout and color photos of nice specimens, but a comprehensive type catalog of native coinages from ca.200 AD: pre-Islamic, Islamic, cash, paper, & the odd gold or brass bar. Bilingual Chinese & English, 245p, 8.5x11, hc, 1991 | 110.00 |
| Wang yong Sheng | (Xinjiang Historical Money) Appears to be a comprehensive history of Xinjiang coins and banknotes. The 983 plated items (all color) do not make as comprehensive a catalog as Xinjiang Numismatics but the depth of varieties pictured - such as 11 varieties of the 1949 Dollar - suggests a very detailed history. Chinese text; English Contents. 564p, hc, 7.5x10.5", 2007 | 125.00 |
| Jiang Qixiang, et. | Xinjiang Hei Han Chao Qianbi... (Xinjiang Black Khan Dynasty Coins) Covering Kara Khan (Karakhanid) copper coinage in Sinkiang, rubbings in text & 45 enlarged photos. Chinese text. By China's foremost Islamic numismatist.152p+14pl, 5.5x8", sc, 1990 BACKORDERED | 9.50 |
| Chen Hong Xi | (Price List of Sinkiang Red Cash Coins) Second ed. of the 1982 work by Chen & Lan. Rubbings & values in four grades for 324 pieces plus pattern, uncertain, and additional forgery(?) pieces. 104p, sc, 7.5x10.5, 1987 | 18.50 |
| Zhu Z.P & Zhu, Z.T. | Xin Jiang Hung Qian (Sinkiang Red Cash) Extensive Chinese text plus 646 Sinkiang cash catalogued: Chronological arrangement with rubbing (poor), coin #, characters & language used, metal, weight, and rarity scale (1-9) in "official" numbers. More complete than 1987 work by Chen Hong Xi? 176p, 7x10", sc, 1991 | FIND IT |
| Du Jian Yi | (Complete Illustrated Catalogue of Xinjiang [Cast] Copper Coins) Very little text (Chinese) but the catalog illustrates 1906 varieties of Xinjiang cast coppers, possibly the most detailed breakdown to date. User feedback sought. 437p, hc, 7.5x10.5", 1996. Probably OP | FIND IT |
| Xinjiang Num. Soc. | Xinjiang Numismatics (Journal) Magazine with articles on all facets of the subject, 48-72pp per issue. Chinese text, but English table of contents. These are hard to get. Issued quarterly, many issues 1995-2002 in stock. (3/2004 Special enlarged issue on Silk Road coinages $10) Per issue: | 5.00 |
| Xinjiang Num. Soc. | Xinjiang Qian Bi Man Tan 51 brief articles on cast, struck & paper, probably from Xinjiang Qian Bi magazine. 189p, 5x7, sc, 1999, Chinese text. BACKORDERED | 9.50 |
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Smirnova, O.I. (CMNPHOBA) | Svodnyy Katalog Sogdiyskikh Monet: Bronza Important scholarly study of Sogdian bronze, including cash, with type/specimen catalog, both photos and good drawings in plates. Russian text. OP and in high demand. 448p+93pl, hc, 7x10.5",1981 | FIND IT |
| Kamyshev, Alexander | (The Early Mediaeval Coin Complex from Semirechye: A Survey of the Origin of Monetary Circulation in the Area of Kyrgyzstan) Essay with catalog of 54 types (rubbings), mostly cash type, mostly Sogdian plus Chinese, Byzantine originating (or just circulating?) there. Appendices, charts, bibliography. Russian text. Not sure how useful this book is, I am passing it on at cost for a Russian friend who found a few copies. See REVIEW 143p, sc, 5.5x8", 2002 | 45.00 |
| Kamyshev, Alexander | Numismatic Heritage of Kyrgyzstan Attractive color work, numismatic history and catalog of 169 coins, early through modern, not comprehensive for any dynasty, but produced or used in Kyrgestan. Separate Russian/Kyrgiz/English sections. Many enlarged photos, most a bit dark 127p, 8x10.5", hc, 2002 [$45] Available from this Russian seller. | |
| Zeymal, E. et al | (Sogdian Coins) Photocopies of Russian articles: Zeymal on AR Archer and Zeus/Hercules types, Smirnova on "Bokharan" type, Musakaeva on Tashkent Museum holdings, etc. Russian text, very poor plate reproduction, 50p | 3.50 |
| Mitchiner, Dr. M | Early Coinage of Central Asia Choresmia, Yueh Che, Sogdiana, Graeco-Saka states, regional Kushan coinages, etc. (no square-holes) 77p+17pl, sc, 1973 List £15 Copy with tar spotting on cover & some ink (does not affect text or plates) | FIND IT |
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Wang, Helen | Money on the Silk Road Examines the money of Easter Central Asia to 800 AD. Review and ordering details available from British Museum. 308p+8pl,12x8.25", sc, 2004 | |
| Doo, Roger | Sichou zhi lu guguo qianbi (Coins of the ancient kingdoms on the Silk Road) An introduction for Chinese readers to Silk Road coinage. Rubbing plates of Sassanian thru early Islamic coins. 85p+11pl, 4.5x7, sc, 1992 | 15.00 |
| SYCEE, CHOPS, EARLY BANKNOTES |
| Site devoted to Sycee, including a Bibliography, from Stephen Tai. |
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Cribb, Joseph | A Catalogue of Sycee in the British Museum: Chinese Silver Currency Ingots c.1750-1933 More than a catalog of the BM (including Kann) collection, over 1300 pieces are actually classified by the shape/size/inscription characteristics used by the issuers to define their place of origin and circulation. A virtual sycee type catalog of 92 classes & 272 varieties with photos & translations. Chapters on history, manufacture, use, inscriptions, forgeries; Chinese preface. Authored by the Curator of Oriental Numismatics at the BM and one of the few serious Western scholars in the field. Highly recommended despite the price, especially for the non-Chinese reader. 368p+71pl, 9x11, hc, 1992 L£95 | 125.00 |
| Chen, H.P. | One Thousand Varieties of Chinese Sycee: Collection of Su Yin Tang All 1000 are photographed, many in color, arranged by province, some English captions. The first important work on sycee to appear, now OP and scarce. 288p, 1985, hc, 8x10.5" cover slightly loose at top. | 175.00 |
| Jang Huey Shinn | Chinese Sycees Apparently more a history of sycee than a catalog, though profusely illustrated with clear b&w photos of sycee, paper, silver ornaments, etc. Of limited use to non-Chinese reader but obviously full of information. Click on title to see contents. 352p, 8x10, hc, 1988, OP | 100.00 |
| Tang Guo Yan | Zhong Guo Li Shi Yin Ding (Chinese Historical Sycee) 140 page historical section followed by catalog of 1702 sycee, all described (incl. fineness!) and beautifully photographed in color. Chinese text. The most beautiful book yet done on sycee. 411p, 8.5x11.5", hc, 1992 | 125.00 |
| Zhang Zhi-gao (Shensi/Shaanxi Coin Soc.) | Yuanbao Tulu / The Pictorial Yuanbao Little text but 1500 sycee photos with legends, size & weight arranged by province. Inscription index & terminology dictionary. Chinese, with English introduction. 511p, 7.5x10.5" hc,1991, OP dj damaged & corner crimped | 85.00 |
| Tai, Stephen | Wuan Ching Chuan (A Study of Yunnan Saddle Sycee) The author lists all inscription types in ten issuer categories. Chinese text. 192p, sc, 1996 | 22.50 |
| Tai, Stephen | A Study on Square Troughs of the Southern ProvincesEþDuring the Ching Dynasty A limited printing hc available from the author who calls it "the first scholarly work on the subject of Square Troughs cast and circulated in the southern China and their evolutions from the Ming to the Ching Dynasty." 140 pictures, 300 sycee | |
| Tai, Stephen | Catalogue of Yunnan Historical Silver Ingot Noncomprehensive catalog of 50 Tael, square, wing, saddle & other sycee with explanatory text, bilingual. 124p/pl+24cp/pl, 8x11", hc, 1999 | FIND IT |
| Yunnan Num. Society, Tang Guoyan et al (Ed.) | Yunnan Li shih huo bi (The Historical Currencies of Yunnan) Historical background & lavish color catalog of Yunnan money from all periods: Cowries, cash, sycee (1005 specimens, including saddle types) and bars , struck copper, silver & gold, bullion ÒwafersÓ, paper (2-sides, color, reduced), 2 ÒDrums,Ó 6 amulet trees & 21 die hubs. Chinese text but contents & section titles in English 336p, 7.5x10", hc, 1989 | 125.00 |
| Li Xiao Ping | (Collecting and Appreciating Sycee) Introductory work showing typical Sycee by Province. Beautiful color photography; includes some unusual gold items. 273p,5.5x8.5",sc,2005 | 23.50 |
| Shanghai Num. Soc. & Museum | Shanghai Encyclopedia: Vol 8 Sycee & Machine-struck coinage Machine-struck coins (5021 pcs) and dies to 1949, in metal, province and date order, Gold coins & bars (111), Silver (1625), Copper (1910), Cu-ni & alum (80), Japanese invasion, Hong Kong & foreign (346) and (123) Ya Sheng (error, fantasy, forgery), Sycee (950 pcs), all numbered & illustrated with a good rubbing or xeroxed photo, plus description in a separate table. The rubbings are quite good and the color plates include major rarities. Essays on Sycee, Xinjiang red cash, Patterns & their fakes, Introduction of struck copper. Chinese text. 1066p, incl.20cpl,11x15", hc, 1998 | 185.00 |
| Shanghai Museum | Coins in the Collection of the Shanghai Museum, Vol. 5: Yuan, Ming & Qing Dynasties Series of 8 Volumes cataoguing holdings of one of China's most important museums with number, brief Chinese description, weight, and an excellent rubbing. Color plates show a few important pieces. Similar format overall to Shanghai Encyclopedia (Daxi) series, of which this is the core collection. A volume with text and attributions by Roger Doo is supposed to be published later. 730p, 2399 Cash (incl. T'ai-P'ing Rebel) and 452 Sycee (photos); inscription index. | 65.00 |
| Zhou Li-cheng | Zhong Guo Yin Ding Tu Lu (Illustrations of Chinese Silver Ingots) Numbered color photo catalog by province. Photos reduced but high quality. Intended for Chinese collectors, includes a rather silly price table in five grades! PArt of Shoucang Yu Touzi (collecting & investing) series. 216p, 5.5x8.25, sc, 2001 | 24.50 |
| Chang, Nai Chi | An Inscribed Chinese Ingot of the XII Cent. AD (ANS #103) Essay on early silver use in China focusing on a Song 50 Tael sycee in the ANS colleciton. 9p+2pl, 4.5x6.5, sc, 1944 [$20] | FIND IT |
| Semans, Scott | Vietnam 10 Lang Silver Bars An online article. | |
| Rose, Frank M | Chopmarks Information, speculation, photos of the symbols & characters "chopped" in to silver coins by 18-19th C. Chinese merchants to test fineness. 54p, sc, 1987 | 12.50 |
| Inner Mongolia N.um. Soc. | (Compilation of Pictures of Chinese Ancient Paper Money) All Chinese paper 1024AD-1868, & some printing plates, full size, some color. English preface. 133p+ 16cpl, huge 10.5x15.5" hc, 1987 (A smaller 2nd edition with reduced plates but more English text exists.) | FIND IT |
| Liu Sen | Song Jin Zhibi Shi (History of Sung & Jin Paper Money) Banknotes of 10th-13th Cent. Plates include design details. 275p+16pl, 5.5x8, sc, 1993 | FIND IT |
| CHINESE CHARMS (Amulets) |
| Zheng Yiwei et. al. | Classic Chinese Charms V.1 Here it is at last: 3000+ charms catalogued by category, with rubbing (or photo), cat #, description, "rank," value in US$ and (often) metal & period of issue. Introductory sections summarize much of what is known about themes, use, dating, and charm collecting in China. Completely bilingual. 24 good color plates show 99 selected pieces. 712p+23cp, 8.5x11.5", hc, 2004 (SPECIAL: This plus V.2 "Sequel" $135) | 75.00 |
| Zheng Yiwei et. al. | Sequel of Classic Chinese Charms Covering 2000 additional pieces, with 46 color plates showing 149 selected pieces. Three research articles on aspects of charms and their collecting (Generations or Copies of Charms; Official pictorial Qing charms by Province, Qing Palace Coins). Bilingual English/Chinese. 570p+46cp, 8.5x11.5", hc, 2006 (SPECIAL: This plus V.1 "Classic" $135) | 75.00 |
| Chen, Hong Xi | Wan Qian Ji (Curio Coin Collection) Little information, but catalogs 1456 Chinese charms (amulets) with rubbings, numbers & values, plus English translation of introduction and contents. 344p,7.5x10.5, sc, 1986? | 22.50 |
| He Lin | Min Su Qian Tu Shuo Catalog of 162 openwork & 1313 ordinary charms from author's collection. Appears to be the most informative work on charms, with 36p introductory essay, text for each of 23 chapters, dating information, description and interpretation of each piece, and drawings showing significance of design elements for complex pictorial types. Valuations. Chinese text. 616p+5cpl, 7.5x10.5, hc, 2003 Out of print already & scarce. Covers scraped up, but contents OK. | 75.00 |
| Dong Dayong | Zhong Guo Hua Qian Ji Chang Zhi Nan (A Collector's Guide to Chinese Charms) Discusses charm collecting as a hobby and aesthetic aspects of charms, plus priced catalog of about 400 pieces. 346p, 5x7.25",s c, 1998 | 16.50 |
| Gao Wen & Yuan Yu-gao | Zhong Guo Ya Sheng Qian Shou Cang Yu Jian Shang (Chinese Charms: Appreciation and Collection) Catalog of 705 pieces in 6 chapters with cat #, rubbing, specs & valuation 391p, 5.5x8", sc, 1999 | FIND IT |
| Grundmann, Horst | Amulette Chinas und seiner Nachbarländer Photo-illustrated catalog of a personal collection of 1500 charms from China, with some Japan, Vietnam, Korea, silver and stone items. Catalog (numbered) gives size, describes pictorial elements; characters transliterated and translated. Some explanation of pictorial elements as they relate to Chinese cosmology. German text. The photos are a welcome change from other works using rubbings, although specimens appear to have been cleaned, giving a grainy appearance. 180p+292pl, hc, A4, 2003 | 72.50 |
| Kainz, C. | Chinesischen Tempelmünzen Describes & illustrates (woodcuts) 101 Chinese charms. Index by Chinese inscriptions. German text. 72p, sc, 1895R1974 [$16] (Hand-written English translation by James Kerr, poor photocopy, $6) | FIND IT |
| Li Liang | (Official Charms of Sichuan Mint) Text (Chinese), plus catalog of 400+ charms cast at Bao Chuan mint since Kang Xi, including "poem coins" and pictorial charms. Although Sichuan was one of the more prolific charm mints, collectors in China now believe that most Qing mints, especially Sichuan, Fujien, and the Beijing boards are the source of many well-made charms previously thought to be private issues. However, not all of this author's inclusions are widely accepted as official issues. Six color plates. 154p+6cpl, 5.5x8", sc, 2004 | 15.00 |
| Liu Chun Sheng | (Openwork Charms) Catalog of 244 open-work charms of the Yuan / Ming era, each with good color photo, often enlargement, rubbing where needed for clarity, specs, descriptions, and some explanatory text. Introductory chapter. Chinese text. Beautifully displays China's first important charm series. 272p, sc, 6x8.5", 2005 | 40.00 |
| Lu Zhenhai | Zhongguo gudai yasheng qianpu (Catalog of Chinese Charms) About 1800+ pieces by chapter: 1) Coin inscrip, 2) Good luck inscrip, 3) Zodiac, 4) Buddhist, 5) Daoist, 6) Horse, 7) Mythical (folklore) figures, 8) Openworks, 9) Odd shapes, 10) Misc., 11) Han dynasty (grater & lotus root), 12) Erotic. Each section with short intro to history and use of that category; brief description and interpretation with each rubbing, a step beyond other such references. Chinese text. 831p, 7.5x10.25, hc, 1991 | 65.00 |
| Ma Ding Xiang | Tai Ping Tian Guo Quan Bi (T'ai-p'ing coins & charms) Numbered catalog and discussion of T'ai-p'ing Rebellion coins (many calligraphy varieties) and charms. Chinese text. Revised text & numerous additions since 1983 edition, including silver. Color plates. 2nd, 251p+8cpl, 7.5x10.5", hc, 1994 | 29.50 |
| Mandel, Edgar | Metal Charms & Amulets of China Most comprehensive Western work on the subject, it illustrates about 1500 pieces without text. Classification system by visual elements rather than use. Incorporates Remmelts & ANS collection. Originally a limited photocopy edition, this is the most complete version with revisions of Chapter 3 from author's working copy. 263p, 8.5 x11, 1975?R1995, looseleaf (3 ring binder add $1) To be reprinted; reserve your copy now. | |
| Mandel, E. | Metal Charms & Amulets of China Chapters 3.1-3.5 only (revisions from last published photocopy edition) | 1.50 |
| Ni Mo | Ku Chin Ch'ien Lo (Resume of Ancient & Modern Coins) (#7 in Shanghai Reprint series) Written c. 1800 covering all Chinese coins, the final volume of a 1992 reprint deals mainly with charms, showing full-size woodcut illos of a couple hundred pieces. 915p, hc, 7.5x10.5", 1800?R1992, OP | FIND IT |
| Petit, Karl | Amuletes & Talismans Monetiformes D'Extreme Orient Essays on Chinese and Japanese charms illustrated with rubbings drawn from the Cabinet Des Medailles, Bruxelles. French text. 88p+14pl, sc, 1976 OP | 12.50 |
| Petit, Karl | Talismans Monetiformes de Chine et du Japon A selection of 50 Chinese and 53 Japanese pieces from the BibliothZÿque Royale, Brussels. French text with summaries in English. Useful. 184p, hc, 6x8.25", 1981, OP | 40.00 |
| Ramsden, H.A. | Chinese Openwork Amulet Coins Catalog of 203 openwork charms (some Korean) with descriptions and beautiful, accurate woodcut illustrations. |