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.).
29.48 gms. H-3.10; Jen-16; FD-301. "An Yi Er Jin" (Anyi one Jin) Inscription reversed; Reverse: Plain. An Yi, in Southwest Shanxi, was the capital of the State of Liang (Wei) during the Warring States Period. Superficial earthen deposits on the reverse, lovely hunter green patina throughout. VERY FINE.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00