清代壽字金錠元寶，它是中國古代貨幣體系中的一個重要的組成部分，是古代國家財政收入的重要媒介。為什么把金銀稱量貨幣稱之為元寶？這要從元代說起：“元寶”兩字源于元代銀錠背面上的“元寶”銘文。《元史·楊湜傳》中談到：至元三年“以湜為諸路交鈔都提舉，上鈔法便宜事，謂：‘平準行用庫白金出入有偷濫之弊，請以五十兩鑄為錠，文以元寶’，用之便。”這就是“元寶”一詞出現在銀錠的初記載。壽字金錠"錠”指形狀，在古代金錠的形狀有很多種，船形金錠是在明清以后才使用的，壽字紋金錠在古代大戶人家有人過大壽時會特意定制壽字紋金錠作為壽禮。早期的壽字金錠做工各方面都還不是很細致有點粗糙，到清晚期的時候做工非常細致精美。金錠主要用來作為貨幣存儲、首飾以及其他裝飾品，對于古代的金銀元寶，價值會更上一層，里面不但熔鑄了當時較高端的技術水平，還蘊含著歷史文化意義。
The longevity character gold ingot in Qing Dynasty was an important component of the ancient Chinese monetary system and an important medium for the financial revenue of ancient countries. Why is gold and silver weighing currency called silver ingot? This starts with the Yuan Dynasty, where the word "Yuanbao" originated from the inscription "Yuanbao" on the back of the silver ingot. In the biography of yuan Shi yang Shi, it is said that in the three years to the yuan dynasty, "all kinds of money will be handed in and lifted, and the method of paying money will be cheap. it is said that' the use of platinum in the bank is a fraud. please use it as ingots of fifty-two taels, and use it as you like." This is the initial record of the word "silver ingot" appearing in silver ingots. The word "ingot" refers to the shape of gold ingots. In ancient times, there were many kinds of gold ingots. The boat-shaped gold ingots were only used after the Ming and Qing dynasties. In ancient times, Shou Ziwen gold ingots were specially made to Shou Ziwen gold ingots as a birthday gift when someone celebrated his or her birthday in a large family. In the early days, the gold ingots of Shouzi were not very meticulous and rough in all aspects. By the late Qing Dynasty, the workmanship was very meticulous and exquisite. Gold ingots are mainly used for money storage, jewelry and other decorations. For ancient gold and silver ingots, their value will be even higher. They not only cast the high-end technological level at that time, but also contain historical and cultural significance.
金壽字金元寶金質純正，正面上方“壽”字紋，用于祈求延年益壽；兩側對稱，形成整體元寶形狀，制作精良，底部“足金”兩字，色澤純正，金氣非凡。制作工藝簡單大方，紋飾精美。金元寶是經由金匠之手鑄成，因此每一件金元寶都是獨一無二的藝術品，現今存世的古代金元寶，非常稀少，而壽紋金元寶更是不多見。此塊足金壽字金元寶完美開闊，戳記清晰舒展，造型優美，原味包漿自然，色澤溫潤，品相完好，具有很高的經濟價值和文物收藏價值。
The golden longevity character, gold ingot, is pure in gold and bears the character "longevity" on the upper front, which is used to pray for longevity. The two sides are symmetrical, forming the overall shape of a silver ingot. It is well-made. The word "foot gold" at the bottom is pure in color and has extraordinary gold flavor. The manufacturing process is simple and elegant, and the decoration is exquisite. Gold ingots are cast by goldsmiths, so each piece of gold ingot is a unique artwork. Ancient gold ingots that exist today are very rare, and longevity gold ingots are even rare. This piece of gold ingot is perfectly open, with clear stamp, graceful shape, natural original paste, warm color and good appearance. It has high economic value and cultural relics collection value.
人們認為元寶是財富的象征，也是居家求福求財、鎮宅求安寧的富貴吉祥物。元寶鎮宅、富而有德、能長能久、圓滿人生。千百年來，元寶一直被當作財富儲藏起來，是中華民族獨有的財富象征。在古代，元寶為鎮宅所用，有著保佑自己升官發財的寓意。金元寶藏品日益收到追捧，價格也在日漸上漲，收藏關注這類藏品的藏家越來越多，升值保值日益突顯，不僅具有收藏價值，還具有鎮宅聚財功能，深受廣大藏品熱衷。
People think that silver ingot is a symbol of wealth, and it is also a mascot of wealth that seeks happiness and wealth at home and peace in town. Yuanbao town house, rich and virtuous, long and successful life. For thousands of years, silver ingot has been stored as wealth and is a unique symbol of wealth for the Chinese nation. In ancient times, silver ingots were used in town houses and had the moral of protecting oneself from promotion and wealth. The gold ingot collection is increasingly sought after and the price is also increasing. More and more collectors are paying attention to this kind of collection. The appreciation and preservation of value are increasingly highlighted. It not only has collection value, but also has the function of collecting wealth in towns and houses, and is deeply loved by the vast collection
