Lot 3444
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Images
Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
China, Chou Dynasty early period, (1000-500 B.C.), bronze fish money, uncertain era, shape similar to knife money but a fish, probably used in tombs, 'Yu' Fish series, some with detailed rib type in copper, odd shaped medium of exchange, mostly used in burial ceremonies in China, fish thrown into water to buy water for burial of the dead, (17.74, 6.72 g), length 120 and 70 mm, (cf.Coole 6920-6934, Vol.5 p.559-563, Not in Sch). Toning, very fine, first with repair to tail, rare. (2)
Ex Artemide Aste XXIX, lot 1123. Also 5E, lot 1368. With tickets.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150