Lot 3556

Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

China, Northern Sung Dynasty, Emperor Jen Tsung, (A.D. 1023-1063), iron money tree of 37 large iron coins in four rows (one broken off), issued as Chih-ho (1054-1055), each coin 32mm, tree length 440 mm, width 184 mm, (cf.S.512 for single iron cash, TFP 932). Fair, somewhat rusted, very rare, stored in silk lined Chinese manufactured case.

Ex Singapore Sale 40 (lot 480 illustrated). This is a very rare, large and near perfect iron money tree.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,000

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