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If not the first, then the second thought of a person who accidentally found a coin - what is the price of this coin and is it possible to get money for it? Maybe it is possible. But in order to find out, you will have to work a little. To find out the price of a coin, first, you need to find out what it is, i.e. identify the item. This, by the way, may not be a coin, which does not exclude the possibility of making money on it. :).

If there are inscriptions (in numismatic language - a legend) in clear letters (well, probably in Cyrillic or Latin), then everything is simple - enter the text into a search engine and view what you find. By the way, you can look in my catalog so as not to go far.

In the case of an obviously foreign object, it is better to search not in Yandex, but in Google. If the legend consists of incomprehensible characters, first we will try to narrow the search region. Symbol to symbol is different. Even when it comes to hieroglyphs, Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters are very different. Korean writing, to be honest, is not hieroglyphic at all, but, for simplicity, we will include it here.

Description of coins

Chinese coins are round in shape and have a square hole in the middle. The active side signifies yang energy and always contains four characters. The passive side, responsible for yin, has two symbols.

Typically these coins are made of copper. Some of them have distinctive features in the form of specific images. It could be a sword, a dragon, a phoenix. Such coins are designed to protect a person from evil forces.

Two sides of a Chinese coin with a square hole

Time of discovery

For the correct interpretation of the sign, it matters what time of day the coin was found. Because it will affect the outcome of the prediction.

• finding a coin in the morning - says that soon you will change your usual environment, because spending time with old friends will become uninteresting;
• to find it at lunchtime is a sign that does not foretell drastic life changes; everything will go on as usual;
• finding a coin in the evening promises great changes; soon your worldview and habitual pastime will change irreversibly;
• finding a coin at night is a bad sign; it is better not to touch the find and pass by; at such a late hour, manipulations with money should be avoided.

Coins as a money talisman

Copper money, tied with a red ribbon or thread, is often used as a talisman. This amulet has the following properties:

• promotes business development;
• helps in achieving the goal;
• attracts wealth to the house.

It is necessary to tie the coins with a ribbon so that the special symbols are located on top. Instead of a red bandage, you can use a gold one. The main thing is that it is durable.

Particularly prized are copies produced between the 17th and 20th centuries. Coins from Qian Long and Kang Xi work well as talismans. They are considered a symbol of financial luck. They are stored in a red envelope, a wallet and on a money tree.

Find a coin with heads or tails up

An item of necessity - money - can act as powerful magical symbols that carry a whole stream of information. Popular omens warn against picking up money that lies heads up. At the same time, an eagle looking up is considered a good sign:

• Coins lying with the coat of arms facing up make people who find them happy, because such an event promises them good luck. This word refers to any luck related to business, family life or study.
• The money that immediately shows its denomination is considered “damaged” by popular belief. By this it is believed that the coins could have been used in magical rituals.
• Controversial issues are raised by a coin stuck somewhere on its edge. Doubting people can see any minor event as a threat to their health and well-being. In fact, such money can have a dual effect. It's like playing roulette. The result depends on where the person is going and what his thoughts are currently occupied with. A positive attitude, as a rule, always promises a positive outcome.

If the person who found the money lives in prosperity, but cannot pass by the tempting find, then it is allowed to pick it up. And you should immediately try to place the coin in the hands of those who need it, or donate it to the temple. Such a godly act will remove any possible negativity.

How many coins should there be?

You can use one or more coins as a money talisman. The quantity should be chosen based on the purpose and situation:

The numbers 4 and 7 are considered unlucky. This number of coins is not suitable as a talisman.

Expert opinion

Melnik Dmitry

feng shui master

Risky people who bet money on races or like to play the lottery need to keep a Chinese coin in the southeast of their home near the door. It can also be worn around the neck by passing a red string through the hole. Such a talisman will attract good luck and make sure that fortune does not turn away from a person.

It is not necessary to put Chinese coins on public display. They can be hidden from prying eyes so that others do not ask many questions.

Japanese coins with floral and plant motifs

In Asian countries, floral motifs are found on coins more often than in the rest of the world. This fact is explained simply: people of the East are very fond of flowers for their beautiful shapes, alluring aromas, and endow many species with symbolic meanings. In addition, certain flowers grow only in certain countries and are therefore strongly associated with them. For example, everyone knows that Japan is the country of sakura and chrysanthemums. By the presence of these colors on the reverses and obverses, Japanese coins are easy to identify and distinguish from others. What other flowers and plants of the land of the rising sun are reflected in numismatics? What does the giant paulownia tree symbolize, and how does the plum blossom on the coins differ from the cherry tree?

Flower cult in Japanese culture

In all spheres of Japanese art (be it literature, cinema or painting) there are images of flowers as stable symbols of one or another phenomenon. Camellias, chrysanthemums, sakura, hydrangeas, irises and other flowers create a complex subtext, often understandable only to the Japanese viewer/reader. In everyday life, the Japanese also love to grow and care for fresh flowers. The cult of flowers can be called one of the characteristic features of Japanese culture, where the moon and snow are also highly revered. There is even a special aesthetic concept “hanami”, which means “look at flowers”, enjoy their beauty and rejoice at this miracle of nature.

Japan, cherry blossom season

Sakura (Japanese cherry)

“The cherry tree is a season of renewal, heralded by the fresh green of new foliage, while a little later the fall of the cherry blossoms gives the landscape a melancholy note with a reminder that as the petals of flowers are blown away by the wind, so is human life,” writes Charles Dunn in the book "Traditional Japan". Cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Japan at the end of March and truly transform the country's landscape, turning it white and pink. At this time, the Japanese like to have picnics and admire the cherry blossoms.

The spring night has passed.

The white dawn turned around

A sea of ​​cherry blossoms.

Macio Basho

The cherry blossom has remained a fixture on the Japanese 100 yen coin since 1967. Three large sakura flowers with leaves and buds occupy the reverse of the coin; hieroglyphs above and below indicate the denomination and the name of the issuing country, Japan; the obverse presents the denomination and an inscription of hieroglyphs: the name of the era, the year of the reign of the emperor. The circulation of everyday coins issued in the 60s is huge. For the first year of minting it is 432,200,000 pieces. In subsequent years it remains just as high (for example, in 2004 - 204,623,000 copies). 100 yen with cherry blossoms are still in circulation today.

Japan, 100 yen 1994. Sakura

Rice sprouts

Rice is one of the most important components of Japanese culture. For many centuries, rice cultivation was the main occupation of the Japanese and formed the basis of their daily life. “The peasant stopped threshing rice for a moment, / Looks at the moon,” wrote the 17th century Japanese poet and wandering philosopher Mazio Basho, emphasizing the importance and continuity of the connection between man and rice. A connection that can only be interrupted by an even more important activity - contemplation of the beautiful Moon.

Rice influenced not only the Japanese worldview, but also their social life. There is a sociological theory that states that the family and community in Japan were shaped by the characteristics and needs of rice cultivation. Since ancient times, this cereal crop has symbolized agriculture, prosperity and well-being. “What bliss! / A cool field of green rice... / The murmur of water...” - we meet from the same Basho. Contemplation of a rice field helps the author find harmony of spirit, calmness and peace.

Japan, 5 yen 1979. Rice

Ears, wreaths and flowers of rice can be seen on various Japanese coins minted in the 19th and 20th centuries. The obverse of the bronze 1 sen coin, issued since 1898, depicts a wreath of rice ears (on the reverse is a chrysanthemum stylized as a sun). A lush bouquet of rice ears is featured on the reverse of the 100 yen silver coin minted by the Osaka Mint from 1959 to 1966. The everyday 5 yen coin since 1949 has featured a rice sprout on the obverse, symbolizing agriculture. Rice sprouts are also often found on coins of other Asian countries. Blooming rice is represented on coins of South Vietnam, Thailand, and Burma.

Chrysanthemum as a national symbol of Japan

The name chrysanthemum literally translates as “golden flower” - a symbol of autumn. There are many myths and legends associated with this plant in Japan; an annual holiday is dedicated to it. It is held on the 9th day of the 9th month according to the lunar calendar. On this day, the Japanese make flower garlands, ikebana, have fun and read poetry.

Seen everything in the world

My eyes are back

To you, white chrysanthemums.

Issho Kosugi

“The chrysanthemum is the main distinctive symbol of Japanese coins, and their resemblance to the rising sun (a popular obverse motif) explains their appearance. <…> Most coins issued in Japan since the introduction of Western-style coins in 1873 featured the chrysanthemum at the top of the reverse, but on the 1898-1915 bronze hay it was the central motif of the obverse. On many coins, a wreath of chrysanthemum leaves surrounds the denomination. <…> In the post-war years, a combination of symbolism and graphics developed: sometimes images that were previously conveyed symbolically were designed more realistically, for example, on the 50 yen of 1955-58, the chrysanthemum was depicted as a real flower, with leaves and a stem,” the famous historian, writer and numismatist James Mackay in his Encyclopedia of Coins.

Japan, 50 yen 2005. Chrysanthemums

And the most popular coin with the image of a chrysanthemum is perhaps the 50 yen, which has been in circulation since 1967. This is a coin with a round hole in the center, around which there are chrysanthemum flowers with leaves: two flowers on the left and one on the right. The reverse features the denomination and an inscription in a semicircle of hieroglyphs.

Chrysanthemums are also present on commemorative commemorative coins: 500 yen from 1993 is a prime example of this. This coin was issued in memory of the solemn event - the wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito and diplomatic service employee Owada Masako. In the center of the wreath is the imperial seal in the form of a stylized chrysanthemum. The 16-petal yellow or orange flower has served as the emblem of Japanese emperors and their family members since the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Other representatives of Japanese society were prohibited from using this symbol. But over time, the chrysanthemum ceased to be a purely imperial privilege, and now it can be found in parliament and various diplomatic institutions. And since Japan does not have an official state emblem, the imperial stamp also sometimes performs its functions.

Paulownia - personal sign of the emperor

Paulownia fallen leaf

It makes the road so difficult,

Do not trample the paths.

The rest of hope is gone,

That my friend will come to me.

Sikisi-Naisinno, lane. V.Markova

In Japan, the paulownia tree, named after the daughter of Emperor Paul I, Anna, Queen of the Netherlands, is known by everyone under the name “kiri”. And they have known it for more than 4000 years. Kiri means "life", symbolizes good luck and is considered a sacred tree. Kiri or paulownia as a decorative element is present on the emblem of the Cabinet of Japan (a golden flower on a blue background) and the Order of the Rising Sun (this honorary order has been awarded since 1875 for special services to the state). In addition, paulownia is considered a personal sign of the emperor. The flower can be seen in this capacity on the 500 yen coin, first minted in 1982. Its appearance was caused by inflation. The obverse depicts the said flower of the fast-growing kiri tree. The name of the state - Japan and the denomination (the hieroglyph under the flower) are represented in the form of hieroglyphs. On the reverse there is a composition of the year of issue, denomination, images of bamboo and tangerine.

Japan, 500 yen 1986. Paulownia

Japanese commemorative coins with flowers

Special or commemorative coins with floral motifs are, oddly enough, quite rare in Japan. Just a few examples can be given of this. In 1964, a 1000 yen coin was issued. The occasion was the Tokyo Olympic Games. The obverse of this coin depicts Mount Fuji in a wreath of cherry petals. And in 2008, the Japanese Mint launched an interesting series of “47 Prefectures” commemorative coins. Prefectures are administrative divisions of Japan. In total, the country's territory is divided into 47 prefectures. In honor of the 60th anniversary of local government, it was decided to “reward” each territory with a bimetallic coin dedicated to it. The series is now complete. The obverse (it is the same for the entire series) depicts an ancient coin, the name of the series in English and the numbers 60 and 47 (they replace each other from different angles). 60 denotes the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the law establishing prefectures, which occurred in 1947. The reverse of the coins depicts key landmarks of the prefectures. Some of them are accompanied by floral elements: branches of plum, iris, rhododendron...

So on the 2009 500 yen coin “Ibaraki” we will see a branch of a blossoming plum and an image of the Kairakuen Garden in the city of Mito (Ibaraki Prefecture), which is one of the three great gardens of Japan. It was erected in 1842 by order of the Japanese ruler Tokugawa Nariaki. Tokugawa was very fond of plum trees. This determined the concept of the garden and its landscape dominant. As a result, a giant plum grove was planted here, uniting 3,000 trees (more than 100 different species) on an area of ​​130 thousand square meters. Japanese plums (ume) are often confused with sakura. Their flowers are really similar. But plum flowers are darker, and plum trees begin to bloom earlier - in February, early March, thereby signaling the onset of spring. That is why the plum in Japan is a symbol of spring, as well as a symbol of the samurai. During the flowering season, the Mito Plum Festival begins in Kairakuen Garden. It has been held for many years in a row, attracting thousands of tourist visitors from all over Japan and other countries.

Japan, 500 yen 2009. Series “47 Prefectures of Japan – Ibaraki”

The 2010 500 yen coin from Gifu Prefecture shows us another floral motif. Its obverse depicts the flowers of the Chinese milk vetch, a leguminous plant from the genus Astragalus, as well as the traditional houses of the historical village of Shirakawa, with steep thatched roofs. The unusual steepness of the roofs is typical for areas with heavy rain and snowfall. The unique village is under UNESCO protection.

Japan, 500 yen 2010. Series “47 Prefectures of Japan – Gifu”

An image of another flower popular in Japanese culture, the iris, can be seen on the 2010 500 yen coin from Aichi Prefecture. On the reverse of the coin there is an image of the administrative building of Aichi Prefecture (Nagoya city) and the smooth iris flower, which occupies a special place in the heart of every Japanese. After all, according to legend, it was the first to bloom on earth in those times when people did not yet exist. And another legend says that the iris helped change the fate of the unfortunate girl. She was unhappy because she was born in Japan with blond hair. And people made her an outcast. But one day the girl washed her hair with an infusion of an unusual flower, and her hair turned golden-copper. People thought that the sun had made the girl’s head golden. And the iris took pride of place in the imperial garden, and has since been considered a medicinal plant. In the old days, wreaths were knitted from iris flowers and worn around the neck against colds. As an adornment and decorative element, iris is also often used in hairstyles, outfits and interior design.

Japan, 500 yen 2010. Series “47 Prefectures of Japan – Aichi”

The theme of flowers on Japanese coins is broad and beneficial, helping to understand the peculiarities of the culture and worldview of the inhabitants of the land of the rising sun. However, there is no point in stopping at Japan. The collection of “flower” coins in the future can easily be supplemented by its closest neighbors: China, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea, where the cult of flowers is no less popular.

Tatiana BULYGINA

Other types of Chinese coins

It is customary to carry a coin with two dragons in a pocket or purse and hide it under the mattress. It is used to attract love and maintain harmony in marriage.

Copper money with the image of Shou Sin will help improve your health. Often storks, deer and peaches are drawn on it, and on the other side there is a hieroglyph meaning longevity.

A specimen with five bats is considered rare. Such a talisman is designed to provide its owner with strong protection and support.

A large Chinese coin with a square hole and the image of Zhong Li Quan is a powerful amulet. It is hung in the house in the assistants' area or carried with you.

Before using coins, it is important to clean them of foreign energy and soak them in salted water for three days. In this way, you will be able to activate the wealth sector and attract success and prosperity into your life.

Belief about finding a coin with heads up or down

When you see any coin, you shouldn’t immediately rush down and quickly put it in your pocket. First, you should carefully examine the money.

1. A coin that lies with its coat of arms facing up is a favorable sign. Such a find portends success. Luck can come in any area, both professional and personal.
2. If you find a coin that is tails up, you should think twice before picking up the money. Because people believe that a coin lying in this way is a harbinger of troubles and can harm its newly created owner. There is a risk that money has bad energy or even damage to it, which will negatively affect health, finances and love. It’s easy to take someone’s bad luck, but getting rid of it will be extremely difficult.
3. If you find a coin stuck on its edge, such a find has conflicting interpretations. People who constantly doubt everything and lack self-confidence may feel their financial and emotional well-being is threatened. But a coin found in this position can also have the opposite, that is, a positive interpretation. Everything will depend on what mood the person was in. A positive attitude portends positive changes.

When coins are found by a wealthy person who does not need them, but he is unable to resist and picks up the coin. To avoid possible negative consequences, the right decision would be to give the money you find to those in need or donate it to the church.

Interpretation depending on the location of the find

Taking care of money sometimes baffles people, who from time to time find it in the most unexpected places:

• It is best not to touch a household find that has rolled into a corner or under furniture. It is believed that this little thing serves to attract wealth to the house.
• A buried treasure found in a garden is a great success. But in order to dispose of it correctly, without incurring undesirable consequences on yourself and your family, you need to take an interest in the history of its origin. If it is not possible to find out the previous owners of wealth, then you can safely spend it, without forgetting to donate a small part of the money to good causes.
• The money that so often ends up on the supermarket floor or in road dust can also be picked up. However, they should not be placed together with existing money in your wallet. It is best to spend such a find right away.

The money found will not bring joy to people who are always doubting and living with fear.

To pass by them means to save your peace of mind and peace. And they cannot be bought with money.