Feng Shui Coins (China) In China, coins with a square hole in the middle hold a special meaning—the square in the center represents the Earth, and the circle the heavens around it. These coins ...

The treasure trove dates back more than 2,000 years, with the origins estimated to be somewhere between 94 B.C. and 74 B.C. Archaeologists found the coins "hidden in a hole in the wall" while ...

The coin looks similar to a metal washer, having a square hole in the center indicating it isn’t your average quarter. The crew inspects it, seeing indications of writing or symbols consistent ...

They modeled the pieces after Chinese coins with square holes in the middle. The holes allowed people to string large amounts of coins together. In general, they would add 100 coins per string.

The five-yen coin Diameter: 22mm (hole = 4mm) Weight: 3.75g 60-70% Copper; 40-30% Zinc This coin has a distinctive yellow coloring that’s made from the high content of zinc it possesses. This material ...

It wasn't until the late seventh century that "the Japanese first started producing their own metal currency," modeling the pieces after Chinese coins with square holes in the middle, Segal said.

"I then found a Roman coin and another with my pinpointer in the same hole." Dunn said that he was ... it then just snowballed from there over a [four-square meter] area and we found 50 coins ...

Hundreds of "polo" £1 coins – where the paler centre section has broken away from an outer "ring" – are being advertised on eBay for up to £100. Sellers are claiming that they are the ...

The treasure trove dates back more than 2,000 years, with the origins estimated to be somewhere between 94 B.C. and 74 B.C. Archaeologists found the coins "hidden in a hole in the wall" while ...