Shenhao: Gold Medal Investor

For a moment, what Zhuang Zuqin cared about was not, 'What copper coins are so valuable?' but what it would be like to live an ordinary life.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Roujiamo, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the ancient city walls, even the same firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea seem to have more heritage. Even the setting sun in the hustle and bustle seems to glow with the proud light of the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. This is called the West

The place in the capital is so simple, but like that equally simple big boy, it hides countless profound mysteries.

Zhuang Zuqin's mind was full of confidence, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

Gao Wenting pushed her to wake her up.

"What are you doing, sister-in-law? I see your mouth is drooling. It's just a copper coin, so what? Maybe my brother is cheating on you. Let's go and see how much money he can sell for it."

Gao Si searched around and found a store with elegant decoration. The sign at the door read: Year-round acquisition: antique jade, foreign money and ancient coins, utensils, calligraphy and paintings, old furniture, expert appraisal, free valuation.

"This is it." Gao Si greeted Zhuang Zuqin and Gao Wenting to come in. Although he could accurately determine the manufacturing age of any artifact, he had no interest in antiques. For one thing, he lacked historical and cultural knowledge and could not appreciate good things.

, Secondly, he feels that although the archaeological work of stripping away the cocoons is interesting, the cultural and entertainment industry that specializes in creating rare things is completely worthless.

For Gao Si, if it is purely for appreciation, then there is no difference between artifacts from thousands of years ago and modern imitations. If it is for research, then there is no need for the art collection industry to exist. The so-called rare treasures should be put away

Just go into the museum.

The copper coin in Gao Si's hand is called Qixiang Chongbao.

In 1861, the six-year-old prince Zai Chun succeeded to the throne and became emperor, and his reign name was Qixiang. When the new emperor ascended the throne, he had to mint his own coins. The coins at that time were Qixiang Tongbao and Qixiang Chongbao. Qixiang

One of the heavy treasures is equivalent to ten, which is regarded as the big ticket among copper coins.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Qixiang coins started to be minted, a coup occurred in the court. Empress Dowager Cixi began to listen to the government behind the curtain, and the reign name Qixiang was canceled and abandoned. Qixiang Tongbao and Qixiang Chongbao, which had already been circulated, were remade.

Talented people create the rarity of Qixiang money.

Gao Si knew that a few years ago, a Qixiang Chongbao was sold at an auction for a sky-high price of nearly 5 million yuan, making Qixiang Chongbao, a coin with a far less ancient history, famous all over the world. This is what he said about a coin.

Enough to last a lifetime.

However, the purchase price of this kind of antiques is definitely not comparable to that of auctions. After Gao Si experienced the intrigues of the blue and white dragon pattern and ten edges, he has no intention of making money from the antique industry again. He really wants to sell tens of thousands of them cheaply.

Yuan, won the bet with Gao Wenting, and then went to have a great meal.

Entering the store, a middle-aged man in a Tang suit was greeting several foreign customers. Gao Si did not interrupt him and pulled up a chair for the three of them to sit down together.

"Brother, how much do you plan to sell it for?"

Gao Si shook the copper coin in his hand and said: "At the auction in Beijing a few years ago, a Qixiang treasure sold for 4.85 million. I'm not greedy, I just want to exchange it for 50,000 yuan, and then go and eat it."

Feast."

Gao Wenting frowned and said, "It only cost 50,000 yuan."

Gao Si smiled and said: "What? You can't bear it? You can't bear to buy it. I'll sell it to you for only 10,000. I'll be satisfied if I win the bet."

Gao Wenting rolled her eyes and said: "Tch, I guess not. Maybe your copper coins are not worth anything at all, and you are just here to fool me. Don't think you always want to bully me for being uneducated just because I am studying in a sports university."

Zhuang Zuqin said: "I'm really reluctant to part with it, otherwise I would just buy it."

Gao Si looked proud. Look, look, don't let anyone rush to get it.

Gao Wenting immediately stopped her: "No, no, sister-in-law, you are cheating by letting him sell it. I think he is trying to trick me. Why is it that a large box of copper coins costs ten yuan each and is worth five million in his hands?"

Gao Si showed a provocative expression and said, "Just wait and see."

The three of them entered the store without looking at the goods. They just sat down and chatted. The middle-aged man in Tang suit figured out that these three people were not here to buy things, but to sell goods.

He sent the foreigner away in proficient English and came to greet the three of them.

"Do the three guests need help?"

Gao Si, possessed by the drama queen, stood up and pulled up a chair and said: "Come on, come on, sit down and talk." He looked like he was a guest.

The middle-aged man was confused about the situation, so he introduced himself: "My name is Shi Lei, and I am the owner of the small shop."

Gao Si said: "My surname is Gao. I have long heard that Mr. Shi is a famous name in the antique appraisal circle. I am honored to meet you."

The two shook hands lightly, and Gao Si added: "I just collected a good thing from a street stall outside. I don't want to collect it. I want to resell it to Mr. Shi at a higher price. If we have money, we can make money together, and we can also make friends.

,how?"

As Gao Si spoke, he gently placed the Qixiang treasure in his heart on the coffee table.

Shi Lei glanced at it, but did not reach out to touch the copper coins on the coffee table. He said: "Mr. Gao, 999 out of 1,000 Qixiang treasures on our street are fake."

Zhuang Zuqin showed a regretful expression on his face. But Gao Wenting suppressed a smile. She didn't care at all whether Gao Si bought a fake. Not to mention that it only cost one hundred yuan for a copper coin. Even if it cost ten thousand, she could see it.

She is also willing to do it when Gao Si is defeated.

Gao Sidao: "Qixiang Chongbao was minted in 1861. For a century and a half, there will be almost no qualitative changes in the brass. Therefore, this kind of money is the easiest to imitate and the most difficult to identify."

Shi Lei nodded and signaled Gao Si to continue. He wanted to see what this layman could tell him.

Gao Si continued: "Modern brass does not contain lead, but brass from the Qing Dynasty contains lead. Xianfeng Tongbao, Tongzhi Tongbao and the rare Qixiang Tongbao..." Gao Si tapped the coffee table with his hand.

Copper coins: "Their smelting technology is the same, so the ratio of lead to zinc is the fingerprint for identifying Qing Dynasty brass. Moreover, the modern smelting process is different from that of the Qing Dynasty, so even if the ancient coins are remade, it will not

There’s no way to imitate it easily.”

Shi Lei put away his contempt in his eyes and asked: "Mr. Gao, you..."

Gao Si waved his hand and said: "Haha, of course I don't have the ability to imitate, but I can tell the real from the fake. I work in a chemical laboratory. I spent 10,000 yuan and bought a thousand copper coins, and this is the only one.

Genuine. If you pay 50,000 yuan to accept it, at most it will be just a 40,000 yuan inspection fee. If you really send a thousand copper coins for appraisal, you know how much it will cost."

Just when Shi Lei was about to say something, Gao Si added: "Besides, Mr. Shi must know better than me how much the Qixiang Chongbao is worth."

Shi Lei picked up the copper coin and took out a magnifying glass from his pocket to observe it carefully for a long time. He finally nodded and said: "Mr. Gao is an expert. Ancient coin appraisal is not my specialty, but I am willing to trust Mr. Gao's judgment. Come with me to get it now."

Money."