Lot 3168

Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations

Description

China, Western Chou Dynasty, Warring State period, 'Li shih' (Lei Sek), (elegant stone), round cash with round hole, (c.400-255 B.C.), two characters around, diameter 37mms, (Coole 8974, Vol.7 p.31, TFP 373, Pl.45 [$2000]). Some light green encrustation, otherwise very fine and very rare.

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

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$920

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