China
Hsin Dynasty, Wang Mang (7-23 AD) Gold Inlaid Knife Money, Value 5000 XF, Hartill-9.12 S-119, FD458., 31.92gm, 72mm. Obv. Yi Dao Ping Wu Qian ( One Knife Worth Five Thousand). Rare in this condition. This example, and the following four pieces, come from a very old collection, donated many years ago to a Texas college. These pieces were excavated in the Honan Province of China.From The Valley View Life Collection
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD