Historical Currency

Photos of ancient Chinese cash coins featuring various emperors, showcasing intricate designs and historical significance of currency.

1 Cash of Song Zhenzong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Zhenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 968-1022, ruled 997-1022 Mint: Unknown
1 Cash of Song Zhenzong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Zhenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 968-1022, ruled 997-1022 Mint: Unknown
Topaz. minerals. North America; USA; Utah; Juab County; Thomas RangeBanded agate cushion-shaped seal ca. 1400-1300 B.C. Minoan 2 cows.. Banded agate cushion-shaped seal. Minoan. ca. 1400-1300 B.C.. Agate. Late Minoan IIIA. GemsSiamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken.  Mint: Board of RevenueQuartz. minerals. Asia; Japan; Hizeu, NarushimaColumbite. minerals. Denmark; Greenland; Arksut FiordSiamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken.  Mint: Board of RevenueKnife of Wang Mang, Emperor of the Xin Dynasty from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Wang Mang, Emperor of the Xin Dynasty, 45 B.C.-A.D. 23, ruled A.D. 9-23 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownNicolo ring stone set in a gold ring ca. 1st-2nd century A.D. Roman Leda and the swan.. Nicolo ring stone set in a gold ring. Roman. ca. 1st-2nd century A.D.. Nicolo, gold. Imperial. GemsCalcite. minerals. North America; USA; Wyoming; Park County; Yellowstone National ParkGlauberite. minerals. North America; USA; California; San Bernardino County; Borax LakeQuartz. minerals. North America; USA; WyomingSiamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken.  Mint: Board of RevenueBeads probably 9th-12th century. Beads 450354Cassiterite. minerals. North America; USA; Idaho; Snake RiverTrimming early 19th century probably European. Trimming 214189Carnelian ring stone. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Length: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm). Date: ca. 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D..Bust of the personification of Libya wearing an elephant-skin headdress. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Siamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken.  Mint: Board of RevenueRed jasper ring stone ca. 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D. Roman Head of Cybele wearing a mural crown and veil.. Red jasper ring stone. Roman. ca. 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D.. Jasper, red. Late Republican or Imperial. GemsCarnelian ring stone ca. 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D. Roman Head of Asklepios.. Carnelian ring stone. Roman. ca. 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D.. Carnelian. Late Republican or Imperial. GemsHematite. minerals. North America; USA; Michigan; Marquette County; Negaunee; Jackson Mine, No. 5 openingStibnite. mineralsMonazite. minerals. North America; USA; Idaho; Boise County; PlacervilleTwo Beads China. Two Beads. China. Jadeite. JadeSeal Stamp 1845-46 (). Seal Stamp 452252