Titanium alloy charm coin with the inscription of Ziwei Hui

Titanium alloy "Ziwei Hui" charm coin
Diameter: 30mm
Material: TC4
Dimensions: Outer diameter 30mm * Thickness 2mm * Hole diameter 5mm

The product is created by hand, making it unique and distinct from its visual representation (which may vary slightly due to the artistic nature of manual creation).

The charm coin with the inscription of Ziwei Hui and made of titanium alloy is closely related to Taoist culture and has a rich historical connotation. The following is an introduction to its historical development: ### Early Origins - **Cultural Roots**: The culture of the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" in the charm coin has its roots in ancient astronomical worship and Taoist beliefs. The Ziwei Star was regarded as the lord of all stars in ancient times and held an extremely noble status. Taoism absorbed this concept and personified it as the Supreme Emperor of the North Pole of the Midheaven Ziwei, who became one of the Four Celestial Emperors in Taoism. - **Origins of the Characters**: The textual form of the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" partly originated in the Tang Dynasty. According to the record in "Xuanshi Zhi", at that time, "Pei Jian lived in seclusion in Yishang. Taoist Li said: 'There is no one better than Pei Jian in controlling ghosts.' Then the court officials wrote 'Jian Er' on the door." This is the early source of the character "聻" in the "inscription of Ziwei Hui". At that time, people believed that writing "Jian Er" could control and drive away ghosts, and later it gradually evolved into the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" with special significance in Taoism. ### Development and Dissemination - **Application in Taoism**: With the development of Taoism, the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" was increasingly used in Taoist rituals and ceremonies. It became one of the important symbols in Taoism and was used on various ritual items such as ritual procedures, official documents, and talismans. Taoism believes that the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" has many functions, such as expelling evil spirits, suppressing evil spirits, subduing demons, punishing, calming frights, and dispelling evil influences. - **Popularity among the People**: Influenced by Taoist culture, the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" gradually spread among the people. The people made the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" into various items, such as pendants and amulets. People believed that wearing or placing these items with the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" could ward off evil spirits, change one's luck, and ensure safety. ### Combination with Charm Coins - **Time of Appearance**: At present, there is no clear information indicating the specific time when the charm coin with the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" appeared. However, charm coins themselves had various forms and uses in ancient times, and the charm coin with the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" should be the product of the combination of the culture of the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" at a certain stage of its development and the culture of charm coins among the people. It is likely that during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with the widespread dissemination of Taoist culture among the people and the maturity of the casting process of charm coins, the charm coins with the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" began to appear in large numbers. - **Cultural Implication**: The charm coin with the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" usually takes the shape of traditional ancient coins, and the symbols or characters of the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" are cast on the coin body. It not only retains the original auspicious and evil-warding implications that charm coins might have but also incorporates the mysterious power and noble status represented by the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" in Taoism, becoming an item with unique cultural value. In modern times, the charm coin with the "inscription of Ziwei Hui" has become more of a cultural collectible and traditional handicraft, carrying people's inheritance of traditional culture and their yearning for a better life. It is not only an important physical material for studying Taoist culture and folk culture but also a precious sample showing the ancient cultural art and casting technology.