CHINA. Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1046-256 B.C. Warring States Period, ca. 475-221 B.C. State of Liang. Flat Handle Arch Foot Spade Money, ND (ca. 400-300 B.C.).
19.32 gms. H-3.9; Jen-16; FD-302. "An Yi Er Jin" (Anyi Two Jin); Reverse: "An". Anyi in southwest Shanxi was the capital of the State of Liang (Wei). Some encrustation with minor chipping of the patina near the edges and tasteful smoothing on the obverse. Pleasing olive green patina. VERY FINE.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Estimate: $400.00- $500.00