"Tianxian Tongbao" is a coin minted during the Tianxian period of the Liao Dynasty.
It is an undisputed treasure in the world of ancient coin collection.
Why do we say the Tianxian period instead of a specific emperor? This is because the name Tianxian was used by three people in the Liao Dynasty, namely two emperors and a queen mother.
In terms of the quantity in existence, there are still two Daqi Tongbao coins, but until the late 1980s, only one Tianxian Tongbao coin could be confirmed to be a genuine coin.
That's right, there's only one.
And such a piece was dismantled from an old house in the 1930s. It was later purchased by domestic collectors and regarded as a treasure. But what is regrettable is that in the end, this Tianxian Tongbao was bought by someone abroad. Gone.
Shen Yu cannot estimate how much Tianxian Tongbao is worth now, because Tianxian Tongbao has always been considered an orphan.
The unique ancient coin is the only one in the world.
Shen Yu felt that if it were a real Tianxian Tongbao, it would cost at least seven figures, because during the Republic of China, the Tianxian Tongbao was sold for a sky-high price. Now, if there is a real Tianxian Tongbao, it is possible that it can cost tens of millions. of.
After silently reciting a treasure appraisal, Shen Yu used his special ability.
Shen Yu really doesn't have much confidence in identifying this rare ancient coin. Not to mention that he doesn't specialize in studying ancient coins. Even after more than ten years of research, he doesn't dare to draw conclusions easily.
Anyway, special abilities don’t have any side effects now, so just use the golden pupils to take a look.
Just as Shen Yu thought, except for the weak and shapeless light of the Kangxi Tongbao, the other three so-called rare ancient coins, the great treasures in the spring, did not have any light at all.
In other words, they are all fakes.
Putting the four ancient coins into the wooden box, Shen Yu asked with a smile: "Old man, how did you get these ancient coins?"
The old man thought about it for a while, and then said with some embarrassment: "I was greedy. When I saw the treasures in Quanzhong, I exchanged an ancient painting passed down from my family for these four copper coins."
Shen Yu smiled and said: "So you also know that these are all fakes? Yes, except for the Kangxi Tongbao, the four copper coins you have are all fakes."
The old man sighed, "Actually, I already knew that I had punched the eye, but I still feel a little bit unwilling to do so. Since you, my friend, have also seen it, it is undoubtedly a fake."
Shen Yu comforted the old man for a few words, and then went straight to the topic, "I wonder where the ancient painting you want to sell is?"
The old man suddenly smiled slyly, "The painting is in this box, but I also have a good object here that I want you to take a look at. I'm sure you can figure it out with your eyesight."
"Old man, you are so sure of my vision. Have you heard of me before?"
The old man showed a proud smile again, "Of course, how could Shen Banzhang's only grandson's eyesight be poor?"
Shen Yuxin said that this old man came prepared!
At this time, Chen Xiaoyu, who was standing behind Shen Yu, spoke, and he said in a neither humble nor overbearing voice: "Old man, it's like this. Our shop owners basically don't let people see things now. Even if they do, they still have to charge an appraisal fee. So you..."
Until you order, Chen Xiaoyu is very smart and will not cause trouble for the store for no reason. To be serious, if the old man suddenly falls asleep, it will be troublesome.
The old man showed a hint of embarrassment, "You kid, what you say makes no sense. How do you know I don't pay for appraising things? Do you think I am someone who is short of money?"
Chen Xiaoyu curled his lips slightly and wanted to continue to sarcastically say something, but Shen Yu waved his hand, "It doesn't matter, just bring it out if you have something you don't understand. Anyway, I don't have anything to do now. If It’s an honor for me to be able to help you.”
Shen Yu's words were very beautiful, and the old man immediately showed gratitude after hearing the words.
"Then I'll be in trouble, little friend."
He quickly laid his wooden box flat on the ground, opened a gap slightly, then mysteriously took out a wooden box from inside, and carefully placed the wooden box in front of Shen Yu.
This wooden box is much better than the one just now in terms of appearance and material. The surface texture of the wooden box is clear and the pulp is mellow. It is made of authentic small-leaf red sandalwood. You can't buy this box for less than RMB 300 to RMB 50,000.
After opening the box, Shen Yu's mouth moved involuntarily.
People who are familiar with Shen Yu will know that this is a kind of behavior he will have after encountering something that makes him excited.
In fact, there is nothing very surprising in the box. Instead, it is just a piece of porcelain wrapped in an ordinary red velvet cloth.
I don’t know what kind of porcelain piece this fragment was broken from. It is oval in shape, about six centimeters long, three centimeters wide, and about one centimeter thick.
The glaze color is azure, and the porcelain glaze is full of fine texture.
Shen Yu held the piece of broken porcelain in both hands and couldn't help but flick the piece with his fingers.
Just listen to the clang sound, and the porcelain pieces make a crisp sound like the sound of nature.
At this time, the old man spoke, "This piece of porcelain is as blue as the sky, as bright as a mirror, as thin as paper, and sounds like a chime. If I guessed correctly, it must be the remaining porcelain from the firewood kiln, which is known as the Emperor of Porcelain."< /p>
But Shen Yu didn't respond, because this piece of broken porcelain was the same as the Chai Kiln brush washer that Shen Yu got at the Baoyuan auction.
Shen Yu even felt that it was 100% the one with the Chai Kiln brush wash.
"This is such a coincidence, it is simply impossible."
Once a piece of porcelain is broken, no matter how valuable it is, it is basically impossible to find the broken porcelain pieces again unless the collector keeps them. But once the porcelain pieces are separated, it is impossible to find them again.
"Old man, is this porcelain piece also inherited from your ancestors?" Shen Yu asked his doubts.
The old man shook his head, "No, it was given to me as a gift when I bought antiques."
"Hiss..."
Shen Yu took a breath of cold air. Broken porcelain from a firewood kiln can be sold for two to three million or even more. Antiques of this level are just for added value. So what kind of treasure does the real owner have?
Seeing Shen Yu's face changing constantly, the old man burst into laughter and said, "Little friend, don't think too much. The owner of the store gave this to me when I was buying porcelain in a porcelain store in Chinatown abroad."
"Have you ever been abroad?" Shen Yu was immediately confused.
The old man was happy again, "How come it doesn't look like that? Don't look at the shabby clothes I wear. In fact, I have money. Besides, I go abroad to visit relatives. My brother who is from the same mother opens a restaurant in Chinatown abroad. Every three days I He goes there once every year because he has bad legs and feet and it is inconvenient to return to China."
Shen Yu suddenly realized, "That's it. Uncle, you speak very cheerfully. I won't hide it from you. Your piece of broken porcelain really looks like the legendary firewood kiln. I didn't know that you had been to other stores before coming to my shop. No?"
"No, absolutely not. I have just returned from abroad for two days. It was Lao Song who asked me to come to your place." The old man waved his hands and said Lao Song's name.
"It turns out that it was Uncle Song who introduced you here. Why didn't you tell me earlier? May I ask what I call you?" Shen Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the old man had not been to other stores.
"My surname is Tang, just call me Old Tang."
"Hello, Uncle Tang, I wonder if you want to sell this piece of porcelain, or do you want to keep it for yourself?"
