We all know that it was the Qin Dynasty that unified the writing. Simplified seal script was always used at that time. Qian Wen's calligraphy is also dignified and beautiful. Moreover, with a service life of over 700 years, it is the longest-lived coin in China, which has played a great role in the standardization of Chinese characters. But who wrote the calligraphy on it cannot be verified.
In the Tang Dynasty, Kaiyuan appeared, mainly written in official script and seal script. He is the earliest Qian Wen calligrapher in Chinese history. His Qian Wen calligraphy is between Han Li and Miao Zhuan. His pen is powerful, his stippling is elegant and his structure is refreshing. It is worthy of generating electricity in the grass. Until now, it has been loved by many calligraphers and collectors of ancient coins.
The most developed dynasty in ancient coins was Song Dynasty. At that time, Qian Wen's calligraphy was unique and independent. And there are all kinds of styles, such as grass, official script, seal script, thread and fine gold, which are almost all used in coins. At that time, Chunhua Bao Tong came from Zhaoling, Song Taizong. Chongning Bao Tong was created by Song Huizong. He also wrote Daguan Bao Tong, which is a thin gold body created by himself. The font is very elegant and exquisite, so Song Huizong is also famous in China's calligraphy art.
Xianfeng and Xianfeng's treasures in Qing Dynasty were written by famous calligraphers at that time. His calligraphy is exquisite and graceful, very smooth. Later, Hong Xiuquan, the leader of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, also created his own coin with the words Taiping Heavenly Kingdom on it. He also specially replaced the jade in the center of the country with the king, showing that the king was in the country.
Calligraphy on ancient Chinese coins is a cultural treasure left by predecessors, which records many excellent calligraphy and is worth learning.