银锭,俗称银元宝,属贵金属铸币。中国银质铸币的使用可以一直追溯到汉代~(1),但到明代中期以后白银才获得法定通货地位,正式在市场合法流通~(2),这使得银锭在交易中的地位提高。清代白银的货币性进一步增强,银锭的铸造和流通也因此达到鼎盛时期。全国各地都设有铸造机构,银锭的形制和名称因此呈现出复杂多样、地区性较强的特点。方宝是主要在江西铸行的银锭,以其锭面 Silver ingots, commonly known as silver ingots, is a precious metal coin. The use of silver moneys in China can be traced back to the Han dynasty until the mid-Ming dynasty. However, silver became the official currency in the middle of the Ming dynasty and was officially circulated in the market. (2) This led to an increase in the trading of silver bullion. The monetary nature of silver in the Qing Dynasty was further strengthened, and the foundry and circulation of silver bullion reached its heyday. All over the country are equipped with foundry institutions, the shape and name of silver ingots therefore presents a complex and diverse, strong regional characteristics. Fang Bao is mainly cast silver ingot in Jiangxi, with its ingot