I have Hartill's Cast Chinese Coins and Early Japanese Coins books and like them both.
I never had Ding or Schjoth or any other Chinese reference but most reviews I've read are similar to yours.
I do have an old JNDA but prefer Hartill's book for the pre-1870 coins, especially the Kanei Tsuho.
So given the good reception of the other two books, I fully expect the Korean book to supercede previous references.
I'm still looking for a copy for sale that doesn't involve ordering from UK. If I get my copy before you get yours I'll reply further.
-wheatiefan
I never had Ding or Schjoth or any other Chinese reference but most reviews I've read are similar to yours.
I do have an old JNDA but prefer Hartill's book for the pre-1870 coins, especially the Kanei Tsuho.
So given the good reception of the other two books, I fully expect the Korean book to supercede previous references.
I'm still looking for a copy for sale that doesn't involve ordering from UK. If I get my copy before you get yours I'll reply further.
-wheatiefan



















