Basic Collection 1

Representative coins from Xia Dynasty (or before) to the period of the Warring States before the unification of China by the State of Qin.

Natural cowry shell

Imitation cowry shell crafted from rock

Cast bronze cowry shell, believed to be the first cast metal currency cast at the turn of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties

Ant-nose money from the State of Chu

Spade money from the State of Zhao