Lot 2036
Sale 91 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
China, Western Zhou Dynasty, Warring State period, formerly read "Chang Yuan" now read "Qi yuan Yi jin", round cash with round hole, (350-220 B.C.), six characters around, diameter 36 mm., (Hartill 6.6 [R3], Coole 8918, Vol.7 p.17, TFP 375). Some green encrustation, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
One of the earliest cash type coins, a type that continued until this century.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300