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 (wen) of Qianlong, Emperor ofChina. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799

1 Cash of Kangxi, Emperor of China fromUnknown . Ruler: Kangxi, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1654-1722, ruled 1661-1722 Artist: Unknown

1 Cash (wen) of Song Shenzong, Emperor ofChina. Ruler: Song Shenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1048-1085

1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown

Obol fromClarentza. Mint: Clarentza Artist: Unknown

1 Cash of Song Zhenzong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Zhenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 968-1022, ruled 997-1022 Mint: Unknown

1 Cash (wen) with XianfengEmperor. Subject: Xianfeng Emperor, Chinese, 1831-1861, ruled 1850-61

1 Cash of Song Zhenzong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Zhenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 968-1022, ruled 997-1022 Mint: Unknown

1 Cash of Emperor Taizong of Song fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Taizong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 939-997, ruled 976-97 Mint: Unknown

1 Cash of Song Zhenzong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Zhenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 968-1022, ruled 997-1022 Mint: Unknown

1 Cash (wen) with DaoguangEmperor. Subject: Daoguang Emperor, Chinese, 1782-1850, ruled 1820-50

1 Cash of Song Zhenzong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Zhenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 968-1022, ruled 997-1022 Mint: Unknown

1 Cash of Emperor Taizong of Song from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Taizong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 939-997, ruled 976-97 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown

1 Cash of Shi Zong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Shi Zong, Chinese, 954-959 Mint: Board of Revenue

1 Cash (wen) with Jiaqing, Emperor ofChina. Subject: Jiaqing, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1760-1820, ruled 1796-1820

1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue

1 Cash of Guangxu from Board of Revenue,Beijing. Ruler: Guangxu, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1871-1908, ruled 1875-1908 Mint: Board of Revenue, Beijing

1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue

1 Cash of Tang Su Zong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Tang Su Zong, Chinese, 756-762 Mint: Board of Revenue

Confederate States of America, $10 note, September 2,1861. Subject: Alexander H. Stephens, American, 1812-1883 Engraver: Keatinge and Ball, Columbia, S.C. Manufacturer: Confederate States of AmericaLithographer: Hoyer & Ludwig

1 Cash (wen) of Longwu Emperor ZhuJinjian. Ruler: Longwu Emperor Zhu Jinjian, Chinese, 1645-1646

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

1 Cash (wen) of SongNingzong. Ruler: Song Ningzong, Emperor of China, 1168-1224, ruled 1195-1224

1 Cash (wen) with XianfengEmperor. Subject: Xianfeng Emperor, Chinese, 1831-1861, ruled 1850-61

Seal. 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.

1 Cash (wen) of YuanWuzong. Ruler: Yuan Wuzong, Mongol, 1308-1311

1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown

1 Cash from Board ofRevenue. Mint: Board of Revenue

Ban Liang Qian from Board ofRevenue. Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown

1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue

1 Cash (wen) of Shunzhi Emperor fromZhejiang. Ruler: Shunzhi, Emperor of China, 1638-1661, ruled 1643-61 Mint: Zhejiang, China

Mon from Kuji(HitachiOhta). Mint: Kuji(Hitachi Ohta) Artist: Unknown

Hornblende. minerals. North America; Canada; Ontario; Renfrew County; Egansville

1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown

Acanthite. minerals. Europe; Germany; Saxony, Freiberg

Pyrite. minerals. North America; USA; Connecticut; Litchfield County; Roxbury; Mine Hill

Mint: Abydos, Coin fromAbydos, late 5th centuryB.C.?, Silver, 0.37 g, 12:00, 17.5mm, Made in Abydos, Troas, Greek, 5th century B.C., Numismatics

1 Cash of Kangxi, Emperor of China fromUnknown . Ruler: Kangxi, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1654-1722, ruled 1661-1722 Artist: Unknown

1 Cash 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

1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue

1 Cash (wen) of SongHuizong. Ruler: Song Huizong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1082-1135, ruled 1100-1126

Siamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken. Mint: Board of Revenue

Tremolite. minerals. North America; USA; New York; Saint Lawrence County; Rossie

Medal/pin of Yale UniversityBi-Centennial. Subject: Yale University Bi-Centennial, 1701-1901 Manufacturer: Pryor Novelty Company

Monazite. minerals. North America; USA; North Carolina; Rutherford County

Ilvaite. minerals. Europe; Italy; Toscana Region; Elba Island

Anhydrite. minerals. Europe; Germany; Stassfurt

Coin with William II, King of theNetherlands. Subject: William II, King of the Netherlands, 1792-1849, ruled 1840-49

Herderite. minerals. North America; USA; Maine; Androscoggin County; Auburn

Tourmaline. minerals. North America; USA; California; San Diego County; Mesa Grande

Uraninite. minerals. North America; USA; Connecticut; Middlesex County; Middletown

Ruler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96, Mint: Antioch, Dupondius of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, 86-91, Copper, 17.41 g, 12:00, 32mm, Made in Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 1stcentury, Numismatics

Wu Zhu Qian from Board ofRevenue. Mint: Board of Revenue

Euclase. minerals. South America; Brazil; Capio do Lone

Goslarite. minerals. Europe; Germany; Harz, Rammelsberg

Parahilgarite. minerals. North America; USA; Louisiana; Iberville Parish; Choctaw salt Dome

Gold ring. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Length: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm). Date: ca. 2nd-3rd century A.D..Portrait bust of a woman.Inscribed Sophroni. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Coin of Cleopatra VII fromAlexandria. Ruler: Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, 69-30 B.C., ruled 51-30 B.C. Mint: Alexandria Artist: Unknown

1 Cash from Board ofRevenue. Mint: Board of Revenue

Bu fromUnknown . Artist: Unknown

Andalusite. minerals. South America; Brazil

Quartz. minerals. Asia; Russia; Urals

Steatite triangular prism ca. 1900-1750 B.C. Minoan Hieroglyphs; bucranium; hieroglyphs.. Steatite triangular prism 252070 Minoan, Steatite triangular prism, ca. 19001750 B.C., Serpentine, L. 2.25 cm; W. of sides 1.1 cm. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926 (26.31.118)

Graphite. minerals. Europe; England; Cumbria; Borrowdale

Quartz. minerals. North America; USA; New York; Herkimer County; Middleville

Halite. minerals. Europe; Poland; Wieliczka; Wieliczka mine

Kutinaite. minerals. Europe; Czechoslovakia; Bohemia, Kutna Hora

Anhydrite. minerals. Europe; Germany; Saxony, Leopoldshall

Beryl. minerals. North America; USA; North Carolina; Alexander County; White Plains

Calcite. minerals. Europe; Iceland; Eskifjördur, Helgustadir farm; Helgustadir mine

Medal(?). Artist: Unknown

Quartz. minerals. Europe; Germany; Westphalia, Warstein

Augite. minerals. Europe; Italy; Sicily; Monte Rose

Silver. minerals. Europe; England; Greater London County; London; De La Rue & Co Works

Stibnite. minerals. Europe; Slovakia; Žiar nad Hronom; Kremnica; formerly Kremnitzor Körmöc(bánya); Hungary

Turquoise. minerals. North America; USA; Nevada

Opal. minerals. Africa; Ethiopia; Shewa Province

Benitoite. minerals. North America; USA; California; San Benito County

Terracotta fragment of an alabastron 6th-4th centuries B.C. Unknown fabric Part of the mouth and neck of an alabastron; around the top of the mouth, degenerate rays. Terracotta fragment of an alabastron 772435

Quartz. minerals

Tourmaline. minerals. North America; USA; Connecticut; Middlesex County; Haddam

Jasper triangular prism ca. 1900-1600 B.C. Minoan Two conjoined rings; bovine animal; three pointed spheres.. Jasper triangular prism. Minoan. ca. 1900-1600 B.C.. Carnelian agate. Middle Minoan II-III. Gems

Terracotta fragment of an undetermined shape 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Part of the handle from an undetermined shape. Terracotta fragment of an undetermined shape. Greek, Attic. 6th/5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; Black glaze. Archaic. Vases

Chalcedony lentoid seal. Culture: Minoan. Dimensions: Diameter 1.3 cm; Thickness 0.7 cm. Date: ca. 1700-1450 B.C..Dog; goat. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Hornblende. minerals. North America; USA; New York; Saint Lawrence County; Russell

Andradite. minerals. Japan; Honshu Island; Nara Prefecture; possibly Kohse mine

Calcite. minerals. Europe; England; Cumbria

Diamond. minerals

Tourmaline. minerals. North America; USA; California; San Diego County; Mesa Grande

Chalcedony rectangular prism. Culture: Minoan. Dimensions: L. 1.5 cm; W. 0.65 cm. Date: ca. 1900-1600 B.C..Hieroglyphs on all four sides. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Cerussite. minerals. Europe; Czech Republic; Plze; Tachov; Stíbro; [Mies

Seal Minoan, Crete. Seal 252175 Minoan, Crete, Seal, Carnelian, Other: 1/2 x 13/16 x 5/16 in. (1.3 x 2 x 0.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926 (26.31.225)

Topaz. minerals. North America; USA; Utah; Juab County; Thomas Range

Knife 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: Unknown

Siamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken. Mint: Board of Revenue

Columbite. minerals. Denmark; Greenland; Arksut Fiord

Quartz. minerals. Asia; Japan; Hizeu, Narushima

Jasper amygdaloid seal ca. 1600-1450 B.C. Minoan Crustacean and vase ().. Jasper amygdaloid seal 252173 Minoan, Jasper amygdaloid seal, ca. 16001450 B.C., Jasper, L. 1.8 cm; W. 1.4 cm. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926 (26.31.223)

Siamese Porcelain Gamblingtoken. Mint: Board of Revenue

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