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Belinda covered her mouth, her eyes widened, and she stared at the box. (Baidu search network updates the fastest and most stable)

And Jin Muchen didn't expect that Belinda would have such a big reaction when he saw this box. He originally knew the origin of this box, it should be not small, but he never thought it would cause such an effect.

When I was on the phone with Jesse yesterday, Jesse also told him that Belinda came from an ancient coin family.

Their ancestors have been in the antique business for generations, and they specialize in ancient coins, so in his opinion, she can definitely be regarded as experienced in the identification of ancient coins.

There should be few rare ancient coins in the world that many people haven't seen, but now she is so shocked by this box, which shows that the coins on this box must have a lot of background.

"Through-hole silver dollar? Is it precious?"

He tentatively asked a question, but Belinda didn't answer directly, but raised her hand to signal him to shut up first, and took out a pair of white gloves and a magnifying glass from the drawer where he was doing his work with a serious face.

She put on white gloves, then carefully picked up the box, then picked up the magnifying glass and brought it up in front of her, looking directly at the box.

The atmosphere in the room also became solemn, Belinda did not speak, and Jin Muchen could not interrupt her identification process.

Belinda picked up the box and checked it back and forth carefully. Jin Muchen could see that her attention was all on the dozen or so silver coins embedded in the box.

When he saw the box for the first time yesterday, he also saw that the box had an extraordinary background, especially the dozen or so silver coins inlaid on the outside of the box.

But because the workmanship of the box is very good, the silver coins are very closely combined with the box, and he is not sure that these silver coins are inlaid on it and start to be stuck on it by live buckles, can they be removed.

He didn't dare to try too much. After all, he is not an expert in this area. If he destroys this box with his own hands and feet, then there is no place to find regret medicine.

And now Belinda works as an expert on ancient coins. But he is more proficient than him.

She picked up the box and checked it carefully for about half an hour, and then she didn't know where to find a mechanism. When she pressed it lightly, the box made a crisp clicking sound, and then the dozen or so pieces were originally stuck on the outer wall of the box. of silver coins. It all fell off.

At this time, her face was tense and serious, and then a smile appeared on her face. She carefully picked up the silver coins, put them under the magnifying glass, and began to examine them carefully.

Jin Muchen also held his breath at this time. Although he didn't know much about this through-hole silver coin, he also knew that if these silver coins were inlaid on this box, the back would definitely be damaged, and the price of these silver coins would definitely be higher. discount. But if it can be removed, then the value of these silver coins can be judged.

Belinda carefully examined the dozen silver coins one by one, and it took about an hour of work before she let out a long sigh and slowly put down the magnifying glass in her hand.

Seeing her expression at this time, Jin Muchen was relieved.

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting."

Belinda suddenly remembered that there was a guest sitting in front of the desk, and this guest was grinning at this time.

"It's nothing, I have to thank you for your help in identification. By the way, what is the origin of the through-hole silver coin, why haven't I heard of it before?"

"Well, you haven't heard of this kind of silver dollar. It's normal, because now this kind of silver dollar is very rare in the world, and it was only issued in Australia back then, and it's hard to see it in other parts of the world."

Belinda explained to Jin Muchen with a smile that she was in a very good mood at this time. This through-hole silver dollar is a very important currency for Australians and Australian history.

"Can you tell me the origin of this through-hole silver dollar?"

"No problem, this through-hole silver dollar can actually be said to be the first currency issued in Australia. Around 1808, because of the discovery of the Australian mainland, with the arrival of a large number of exiled criminals and colonists, Australia Trade with the British mainland began to flourish, and Australia also began the first period of large-scale development. At that time, because of the shortage of currency in circulation in Australia, the British government ordered 40,000 silver dollars from Spain at that time. These All the silver dollars were made by the Lima Mint in Peru. At that time, after these silver dollars were shipped to Australia, they were afraid that the large outflow of these silver dollars would cause the currency on this continent to dry up again. At the same time, in order to solve the shortage of local currency, at the time Governor Lachlan Macquarie thought of a way to perforate the middle of those silver dollars. The silver dollar after the perforation, nicknamed 'Hannibal's Head', was also called '-' at the time and worth five shillings, and the middle was punched The small discs that came down became a small denomination silver coin called 'dump' worth one shilling and three pence. It was this measure that not only prevented the large-scale outflow of Australian currency, but also greatly It increased the speed of currency circulation in the market. So this kind of through-hole silver dollar became popular in Australia and was widely loved by people at that time.”

This Belinda really deserves to be an expert in coins. As for the origin of this through-hole silver dollar, people come here with their mouths open.

Of course, I am afraid it is also implicated in the history of this through-hole silver dollar and Australia, and has a great relationship.

"So that's how it is! What is the value of this through-hole silver dollar in the collection market now?"

Jin Muchen touched his chin and asked, the origin of the through-hole silver dollar has been understood, so it is time to understand the value of this thing.

"Well, this kind of silver dollar is now very popular in the currency collection circle because it is scarce in the world. This kind of silver dollar was first manufactured in 1808, and later in Australia after being transformed in 1813, it was circulated and released on the market. However, later, because Australia's economic situation improved and the currency in circulation was sufficient, it was recovered by the British government in 1829, and then melted and re-cast into silver bars for sale. At present, there are still surviving ones found on the market. There are only about 300 pieces in total, of which 200 pieces are in the hands of private collectors, and the other 100 pieces are mostly collected in some museums in Australia and the United Kingdom. It is precisely because of this situation that currency is created. In the collection market, there is a shortage of this kind of currency, so the market value of this thing is very high now. Two years ago, there was an auction in the UK, and there was such a through-hole silver dollar auctioned at that time. A silver dollar can be sold for $500,000. Now? Considering inflation, and the increased demand for high-end collectors, this through hole silver dollar will definitely be more expensive. You have a dozen of these on your box. Silver dollars, I estimate that the market value of these silver dollars alone should be around six to eight million dollars."

Belinda's introduction, but Jin Muchen, who was sitting opposite, was overjoyed, and it was finally worth the fare.

Originally, I went to a few **** art exhibitions, and all I saw was a pile of junk. I thought this trip to Australia was a waste of time. How could I have thought that I went to the ghost market at the end and picked up such a big leak.

The airfare money is not wasted.

"Well, Mr. Jin, let me take the liberty to ask, do you have any intention to sell these silver coins and this box? If so, we will definitely be here at the coin workshop..."

"No, Belinda, I'm not short of money. Jesse may have told you about my origin before. I'm an antique dealer, but I'm also an antique player myself. I like this thing very much, so I plan to collect it myself. , rest assured that if I want to make a move, I will definitely contact you as soon as possible."

Without waiting for Belinda to finish speaking, Jin Muchen interrupted her topic, joking. In his so many collections, it seems that he really lacks such ancient coins that can hold up the scene.

"Uh... well, I'm taking the liberty. By the way, Mr. Jin wants to remind you that this thing you brought is not only valuable for these through-hole silver dollars, but also this box is also not good. Small."

Bei Linda wasn't angry at all, and she was kind. At this time, she was able to remind Jin Muchen that this box was also valuable.

Jin Muchen was stunned again. Those through-hole silver dollars had already surprised him. Could it be that this box is even more valuable than those silver dollars?

"Look at this place."

Belinda smiled and pushed the magnifying glass and the box in front of Jin Muchen, and then pointed to the bottom of the box next to the carvings. Jin Muchen took the magnifying glass and took a look~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Then I could see clearly, where is it? The letters of several English abbreviations are engraved.

kt,,, what do these letters mean, what the hell?

Seeing Jin Muchen's confused and dazed appearance, Belinda, who was sitting across from him, gently covered her mouth and smiled, and then explained to him.

"This is the abbreviation of John Adrian Louis Hope, the first Governor of Australia, the seventh Earl of Hopetown. And this abbreviation appears on this box, which means that this box was once The treasure that belonged to the first Governor General of Australia."

Damn, I said, those through-hole silver dollars are so rare, but being able to decorate a treasure chest with twelve through-hole silver dollars shows that the owner of this box is not small.

It turned out to be the first Australian native emperor! If so, it's over.

The current governor of Australia is a rubber stamp, and the power of the governor of Australia at that time was quite large. In the old words, it was a local emperor. (To be continued.) Happy reading every day