Warring States. 336-221 BC, AE "Ban Liang" (16.4 g. 30.6 mm). Issued by State of Qin in the late Warring States period. Heavy format (over 15 g). Old brownish patina on both sides. Very Fine.
"Ban Liang" (meaning Half Tael) was the standard coinage of the State of Qin as well as first Chinese empire. It had very important influence on later Chinese coinage. Estimate Value $300 - UP
Ex Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.