Lot 1950

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

China, Western Chou Dynasty, Warring State period, 'Chou Tung', round cash with square hole, (314 - 256 B.C.), two characters either side, diameter 28mms, (Coole 8910, Vol.7 p.16, JMQB p.122). Some light green encrustation, otherwise very fine and extremely rare.

One of the earlist cash type coins that continued until the 20th century.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$600

Download session catalogue PDF