World Silver & Bronze
Lot 2509 Session 8 (2.30pm Thursday) World Silver & Bronze
Estimate $300
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CHINA, Five Dynasties, Later Liang Dynasty, Emperor T'ai Tsu and successors, 'Huo pao Sam pei' square shoulder and square base iron spade, (c.A.D. 907 - 923), four + two characters spade money, value 300, length 57mms, (JMQB p.185, TFP -). Cleaned and bright, good very fine and very rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 53 (lot 3077).
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