During the reign of the Song (Sung) Dynasty of China (960-1279), a time of great cultural achievement, occurred the flowering of the Chinese system of bureaucratic centralization and economic regulation initiated under the preceding Tang (T'ang) Dynasty. read more

During the T'ang Dynasty China was known as one of the most powerful states in the world at the time. The country was divided into two administrative segments, known as the Northern T'ang, and the Southern T'ang. This coin was minted in the SouthernT'ang region. read more

In China charms are known as "yen sheng ch'ien", or "yan sheng zhu", but more popularly as "hua chien" (flower coin), or "wan chien" (play coin). They have been used for a variety of reasons; to gain good luck, ward off evil, ensure the gender of a child, promote childbearing, or to increase passion. None of these charms were ever, of course, used for money. read more

The Ming Dynasty, which ruled China from 1368 to 1644, was founded by a low-born Buddhist monk, Zhu Yuanzhang (Chu Yuan-Chang, 1328-98), who led a peasant army to victory over the Mongols. Bracketed in history by alien dynasties--the Yuan of the Mongols and the Qing (Ch'ing) of the Manchus--the Ming Dynasty was purely Chinese, and its period of rule brought economic and social stability as well as cultural elaboration. read more

In China Charms are known as "Yen Sheng Ch'ien", or "Yan Sheng Zhu", but more popularly as "Hua Chien" (flower coin), or "Wan Chien" (play coin). They have been used for a variety of reasons; to gain good luck, ward off evil, ensure the gender of a child, promote childbearing, or to increase passion. read more

Gambling houses have existed in Asia for hundreds of years. Ceramic tokens were made in the late 18th century and used by several such gambling houses in the Indo-china region at that time. read more.

Gambling houses have existed in Asia for hundreds of years. Ceramic tokens were made in the late 18th century and used by several such gambling houses in the Indo-china region at that time. read more.

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