Lot 3168
Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations
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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