CHINA. Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1046-256 B.C. Warring States Period, ca. 475-221 B.C. State of Qi. Four Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.).
38.90 gms. H-4.3; cf.Jen-26; FD-355. VERY RARE. "Ji Mo Fa Hua" (Jimo legal money); Reverse: "Tu". Some tooling evident on obverse. Attractive mottled red and green patina. Overall a handsome example. VERY FINE.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Ex: Taisei-Gillio Hong Kong Coin Auction Sale #13, September 4, 1987.
Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00