Era Coins

Era-name coins are an important type of currency in ancient China. Named after an emperor's reign title, they first appeared with the Hanxing coins of Li Shou, ruler of Cheng Han during the Sixteen Kingdoms period of the Eastern Jin dynasty.

Throughout history, dynasties minted era-name coins, such as the Qianfeng Quanbao and Qianyuan Zhongbao of the Tang dynasty, and the Taiping Tongbao and Chongning Tongbao of the Song dynasty. The development of era-name coins reflects the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of different dynasties.

They served not only as currency, but also as witnesses to history, embodying the minting techniques and cultural significance of their time.