State of Yan
Chinese Warring State (1046-222 BC)
Location: Hebei
Capital City: Ji (modern Beijing)
Government type: Monarchy
Main languages: Old Chinese
Main religions: Chinese Folk Religion, Daoism, Confucianism
Chronology
1046 BC: Approximate time when Yan was established
323 BC: Duke of Yan takes the title of King
222 BC: Conquered by Qin
Currency
Knife Money (604-400 BC)
Hua (301-220 BC)
1 Ming = 4 Hua
Coins from Yan in the collection
•Ming Knife, 600-400 BC (bronze, FD#341)
•1 Hua, 300-222 BC (bronze, FD#382)