Lot 3397

Sale 56 · Australian & World Coins, Banknotes, Historical & Military Medals & Badges

China, Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang Interregnum, 'Chuang Ch'uan ssu Shih', round cash with square hole, (c.A.D. 9 - 22), four characters on one side, value 40, diameter 23mm, (3.7 grams), (Coole 9793 Vol.7 p.150, TFP 465, Pl.53). Some green encrustation, otherwise very fine and rare.