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[Mission 1963, Inter-Collegiate]. White cloth, very good, 191p., 379 b.w. illustrations, map, charts, tables, biblio- graphy, oblong format, 63 color charts, 21.4 x 30 cm., very clean solid copy. Covering all aspects of Chinese coins, including the flags of China found in whole or in part on some metallic coins, numerals found on coins, a short glossary for Chinese coins, telling the date of some modern coins, types of metallic mediums of exchange and dates of issue, a list of bronze, copper, brass & iron coins found in use in China, ancient spade coins, odd-shaped mediums of exchange, early round coins, sword coins, the dynasties, &c. &c. This work is not only of value as a reference on coins but also contains a dynastic history of China. The author is not only an expert on coins but also has a rich knowledge of Chinese history. Excellent reference source. *.