Lot 2355
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
China, Western Chow (Zhou) Dynasty, Warring State period, formerly read "Chang Yuan yi jin hua" now read "Qi yuan Yi jin", round cash with round hole, (350-220 B.C.), six characters around, diameter 41 mm., (Hartill 6.6 [R3], Coole 8918, Vol.7 p.17, TFP 374). Some green encrustation, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
One of the earliest cash type coins, a type that continued until the 20th century.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $370