World Silver & Bronze
Lot 2508 Session 8 (2.30pm Thursday) World Silver & Bronze
Estimate $400
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CHINA, Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang Interregnum, 'Chuang pu ch'i pai', square shoulder and square base spade, (c.A.D. 9 -22), four characters spade money, value 700, length 47mms, (Coole 10040 Vol.7 p.197, TFP 479, Pl.54). Some green encrustation, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 53 (lot 3071).
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