Chinese Monetary History

Leiana

Hello

I am doing a research project for my history class that involves comparing one aspect of two cities/countries. I am comparing the development of money in China and the United States, specifically Philadelphia, because I think that would be a whole lot of fun! Not to mention the interrelations with regards to US Trade Dollars and Spanish Dollars (8R).

I have quite a lot of books from which to draw from for US coins and the historical development of money, but not so much for China.

I want to discuss the spade and knife money, the large-size notes made under the Ming, the Xing bronze coins (I have a few) and then after that I really have no clue.

If you guys could reccommend any books (preferred) or websites(my teacher wishes us to stay away from electronic sources, if possible)(I am not allowed to use Wikipedia ) I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you very much!

-Amanda

shirohniichan

The only Chinese coin reference book I have is in Chinese, so I don't think it will be much help.

Hyperion

<< <i>The only Chinese coin reference book I have is in Chinese, so I don't think it will be much help. >>


yeah, but imagine if you directly quote the book in the natural language ? that would be COOL

JZrarities

Amazon Link: Chinese Coins

Leiana

That looks like a good book!

I'll have to ask about ordering it.

Thanks!

-Amanda

WillieBoyd2

This is a pretty comprehensive book in English:

Illustrated Catalog of Chinese Coins by Eduard Kann
Originally published in 1953 and there is a 1966 edition.
A local library might be able to get it for you via "inter-library loan" or "Link+".

I believe that Eduard Kann was an official at the Shanghai Mint in the 1940's.

Leiana

An Inter-library loan would be way cool!

Thank you!

-Amanda

bobking

Spade and knife coins were minted before 221 BC. It's very different from cash coins between 221 BC. and 1911 AD. Most references are in Chinese. It's a challenge.