Lot 2111

Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)

Description

China, Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang rebel, (A.D. 7-22), gold inlayed key money of value 5000, (30.92 g), obv. Yih-tao (in gold) p'ing wu-chien, "one knife : value five thousand", (Sch.119, cf.TFP 456 & 458). Extremely fine, a very nice example with very clear characters and minimal encrustation, very rare in this condition.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 69 (lot 2507) and Sale 53 (lot 3073).

Estimate
$3,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$6,500

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