Ancient Chinese coinage includes some of the earliest known coins of all time. These coins, used as early as the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE), took the form of imitations of the cowrie shells that were used in ceremonial exchanges.
Ancient Chinese coinage includes some of the earliest known coins of all time. These coins, used as early as the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE), took the form of imitations of the cowrie shells that were used in ceremonial exchanges.
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