CHINA. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, Warring States Period (ca. 400-220 B.C.).
39.05 gms. H-4.6; Jen-26; FD-351. "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money). There is a character on the reverse but it is somewhat indistinguishable and is open to interpretation. Evidence of some tooling which was done with care and did not disturb the characters on the blade. Much vibrant green patina remaining. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00