Touch Coins and Travel through History

Explore 3,000 years of Chinese history through the stories of ancient coins.

Discover the Stories Behind the Coins

Ancient coins are windows into the past. Each coin reflects its era's economy, culture, and technology.

Limited Offer: Own a Song Dynasty coin—only 50 available!

Overview of Ancient Coins

Hosted by: Richard Gu 顾则行

A Passionate Collector

With nearly 8 years of experience, the host is an expert in ancient Chinese numismatics, possessing deep insights into the historical and cultural contexts of each coin.

TED Speaker

The host was invited to present a TED Talk, titled "Ancient Coins and Chinese History", on CCTV, where they explored the pivotal role of coinage in Chinese civilization.

Researcher & Author

The host’s research, Comparison of Hellenistic Coinage and Qin Ban Liang, was conducted under the guidance of Professor Guy Rogers at Wellesley College and compares ancient currencies across cultures.

Song Dynasty Coin

Mother Mold

母范

Qin Ban Liang Coin

Tai He Zhong Bao

泰和重宝

Cultural Exchange Coin

Da Guan Tong Bao

大观通宝

Cultural Exchange Coin

Yong Tong Wan Guo

永通万国