Lot 4460
Sale 114 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
China, Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang rebel, (A.D. 7-22), knife money with value indicated of 500, (15.03 g), obv. Qi Dao Wu Bai (inscribed knife five hundred), (Hartill 9.13, Sch.116, TFP 454) (illustrated); together with issues from 6 - 9 A.D. value 20, value 30, value 40 (illustrated) (Hartill 9.16, 9.17, 9.18, Sch.142, 142a, 142b, TFP 463-465). Mostly very fine, the last three all very rare, generally with very clear characters and minimal encrustation. (4)
Ex Patrick J. O'Rourke Collection and from the first from Tony Lee Hong Kong Coin Expo 1987.
See note above.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300