Money on the Silk Road

Focusing on the monetary systems of Eastern Central Asia up to AD 800, this study explores a rich historical period marked by diverse cultures. Relying primarily on archaeological findings, such as coins and contemporary documents, it addresses the scarcity of references in Chinese dynastic histories. The book is divided into four parts: providing background, analyzing numismatic evidence, examining documentary findings, and synthesizing this data to propose a new framework for understanding early monetary practices in the region.