pappabearbooks Chapter 1119: Yongzheng’s wrong version of the mother coin!
Chapter 1119: Yongzheng’s wrong version of the mother coin!
The second auction item was placed on the table.
This is a red box with a coin inside.
The auctioneer introduced in a low voice: "This is a Yongzheng Tongbao. There is a little missing above the Yong character, which is a rare wrong version of the coin. The front pattern of the notice is a swimming dragon with a large opening. After expert identification, it is a minted coin. , 300 years ago, in perfect condition.”
"Interested appraisers can come forward and take a look."
The auctioneer continued as before.
Lin Ran had seen this mother coin in the exhibition hall.
The mother coin is the standard model used in minting coins in ancient times.
There are three types of mother coins, money type, carved mother coins and cast mother coins.
The money sample is equivalent to a template, which is a model of the coin. Materials such as tin, ivory and mahogany are used to carve the actual coin and present it to the court for the emperor to review.
The carved mother coin is carved according to the money sample after review, and is also called the money mold.
It is not intended for circulation, and the production requirements are extremely strict.
Because it was the first edition of currency, the most famous calligraphers at the time were often invited to write money inscriptions.
During the Qing Dynasty, it was usually written by the emperor himself.
After the carved mother coins are produced, they will become the official template and sent to the mint for batch re-minting.
However, due to technical limitations at the time, the carved mother coins would become deformed after being recast many times.
Therefore, there is a limit to the quantity of carved mother coins used to recast coins.
The money that was minted from the first edition is the mother coin.
Engraved mother coins are usually hand-engraved, while minted mother coins are machine-engraved.
However, carved mother coins are usually destroyed after use, and there are very few surviving coins.
The mother coins are more expensive and valuable than the coins in circulation.
Lin Ran explained the essence of the mother coin in a few words. Ke Liang couldn't help but nodded and admired Lin Ran in his heart.
Ke Liang hesitated for a moment: "Brother Lin, do we want to take a look at the mother coin?"
Lin Ran replied: "Let's go."
Perhaps because of the currency, most of the guests were not very interested, and there were only half as many treasure appraisers as there were at the Yuan blue and white jar just now.
Soon it was Lin Ran and Ke Liang's turn.
They came to the box of money and looked at the coins placed in the box.
In order to make it easier for guests to view, there is a glass cushion underneath the mother coin in the box, which raises it and makes it suspended in the air.
Lin Ran noticed that Xu Tianhua was lined up behind them.
Lin Ran took a look at the format of the copper coin. It was indeed the mother coin minted during the Yongzheng period.
Moreover, it is a rare wrong version.
It's a unique one.
But Lin Ran also noticed the auction price next to it.
Starting price of [-].
In this era, the price of ancient coins is still relatively low.
The main reason is that most people have coins from the Qing Dynasty in their homes. This kind of currency lacks ornamental value and has a large amount of existence, so the collection value has naturally decreased a lot.
The same goes for casting mother money. According to the current market price, 1000 yuan is as high as the sky.
The starting price for this mother coin was five thousand.
Ke Liang also noticed the price and couldn't help but shake his head, "This thing is indeed rare, but the premium is too high."
Lin Ran was observing, thinking that it was indeed valuable. After all, the wrong version of the mother coin and the calligraphy of Yongzheng were both authentic.
But he and Ke Liang had similar ideas. The mother coin of Yongzheng Tongbao, even if it was the wrong version, was only over two thousand.
The starting price of two thousand is definitely too high.
However, Lin Ran wanted to test Xu Tianhua's ability.
He explained to Ke Liang: "This wrong version of the currency is still very valuable for collection, and it is the mother coin..."
Ke Liang didn't understand why Lin Ran explained so much to him. Didn't he already say it in the audience just now?
But he couldn't help but asked curiously: "Mr. Lin, what do you mean?"
He thought Lin Ran wanted him to buy it.
A voice with a drake voice came from behind: "You have seen enough after watching it for a long time. There are still people waiting to see other things behind."
Lin Ran was just about to answer Ke Liang, but was rudely interrupted by the person behind him.
You don't need to look to know it's Fan Jian.
Lin Ran's goal had been achieved. He pulled Ke Liang, who wanted to retaliate, back to his seat.
Ke Liang was a little confused and asked excitedly: "Brother Lin, what are you doing? Why should we be afraid of them?"
"It's not that I'm afraid of them." Lin Ran smiled, "Whoever buys this mother coin will suffer a loss, but soldiers are always deceitful on the battlefield."
Looking up, Xu Tianhua and Fan Jian were both looking at the currency seriously, seeming to be valuing it.
They were obviously also wary of Lin Ran's strength. On the surface they said it didn't matter, but in fact they were worried that they might be mistaken.
Money is not an issue, valuables must be in your hands.
Ke Liang suddenly became enlightened and said with a smile: "Brother Lin is really good at predicting things."
He also understood Lin Ran's intention, but he was still somewhat interested in the currency and asked: "Brother Lin, what is your valuation?"
"Two thousand, it can't be any higher." Lin Ran responded calmly.
The production process is very clever, and it is also a palace product. However, the value is determined by the market.
Lin Ran had seen a lot of currencies. If it was a carved mother coin, it would be understandable to sell it for six to seven thousand. However, if it was a cast mother coin, it would never be sold at that price.
Lin Ran said lightly, but he also admired the organizer's strength.
They can estimate the market price, and the deviation will never exceed 10%.
It can be seen that there must be a particularly professional team behind the organizer.
Not only can they obtain cultural relics, but they also have their own set of criteria for valuing cultural relics.
But the more this happened, the more strange Lin Ran felt.
It’s clear that you don’t want others to make money. Could it be that the real purpose of the competition is to compare who loses less?
Or maybe there was something fishy in the final valuation.
If you want to win the game, strength is one thing, but understanding the rules is also important.
Lin Ran decided to give it a try and whispered in Ke Liang's ear: "You will bid with him soon."
"What?" Ke Liang thought Lin Ran was crazy and asked, "Didn't you say this thing is not valuable?"
"Yes, but if the other party pays a high price, wouldn't it be more advantageous for you?" Lin Ran told Ke Liang his idea.
Ke Liang was not a fool and looked surprised.
"As expected of Mr. Lin, you are so smart."
At this time, Fan Jian, who was walking down the stage, noticed Ke Liang's attitude and became suspicious.
"What is this idiot thinking?"
Lin Ran understood Xu Tianhua's character.
Although he is a master treasure appraiser, he has a fatal weakness, that is, he is not confident enough.
The words he said on stage were meant to mislead Xu Tianhua.
Xu Tianhua was submissive around Fan Jian, so he was obviously with the wrong person.
Since you want to win, you must do whatever it takes.
Seeing Fan Jian's confused look, Lin Ran knew that his plan would most likely work.
"Everyone has finished reading, so the auction of Yongzheng Tongbao mother coins will begin, with a starting price of two thousand!"