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.).
27.82 gms. H-3.48; Jen-17; FD-307. A 2 Jin spade uninscribed on the reverse. Multiple translations have been proposed for the obverse inscription. Tooling on the reverse. Minor earthen deposits with pleasing patina. VERY FINE.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Estimate: $800.00- $1000.00