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Ancient Chinese Coins

A collection of various ancient Chinese cash coins, showcasing intricate designs and historical significance from different dynasties, featuring square holes.

1 Cash (wen) of Daoguang Emperor from Board of Revenue,Beijing. Ruler: Daoguang Emperor, Chinese, 1782-1850, ruled 1820-50 Mint: Board of Revenue, Beijing
1 Cash (wen) of Daoguang Emperor from Board of Revenue,Beijing. Ruler: Daoguang Emperor, Chinese, 1782-1850, ruled 1820-50 Mint: Board of Revenue, Beijing
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Bronze Charm from Unknown Era. Artist: UnknownAgate scarab 4th century B.C. Etruscan Winged female (Nike) holding a wreath. Agate scarab. Etruscan. 4th century B.C.. Agate. Late Classical. GemsMint: Cilicia, Obol fromCilicia, 400-325 B.C., Silver, .62 g, 10:00, 8.99mm, Made in Uncertain, Cilicia, Greek, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsMedal of Augsburg Childrens Peace Festival. Artist: UnknownSard ring stone. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Length: 1/2 in. (1.2 cm). Date: ca. 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D..Man carrying a locust. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Sen from 1 Mon From the Empire Japan, 1626 - 1739 coin Copper mint. Front: Inside wide, smooth edge around square recess in the middle four cross -way characters with the meaning: kanei tsuho = kanei period. Rail side: Inside bright smooth border smooth surface copper (metal) castingButton; cut steel; 1931-59-245-bMedal for Harvard Hasty PuddingClub. Artist: UnknownSiamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken. Mint: Board of RevenueToken SportsmenRest. Artist: UnknownContainer of Crushed Garnets. Culture: China. Dimensions: Overall (container): H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Date: 20th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Greetings. Maker: Paul Mayen, American, 1918-2000Seal. Culture: Minoan, Crete. Dimensions: Other: 9/16 x 1/4 in. (1.4 x 0.7 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Carnelian scarab 4th century B.C. Etruscan Winged goddess emptying a vessel. Carnelian scarab. Etruscan. 4th century B.C.. Carnelian. Late Classical. Gems