Lot 3181
Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations
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Description
China, Northern Sung Dynasty, Emperor Jen Tsung, (A.D. 1023-1063), iron money tree of 36 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). Somewhat rusted, one branch broken from main base, several single pices broken off, otherwise fair and very rare, stored in silk lined Chinese manufactured case.
This is a very rare, large part iron money tree. This money tree was recently excavated from Shanxi ancient mint site. A similar example was in our Auction Sale 80 (lot 3556).
- Estimate
- $1,250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,100