CHINA. Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1046-256 B.C. Warring States Period, ca. 475-221 B.C. State of Qi. Five Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE.
47.97 gms. Hartill-4.2i; Jen-964; FD-354. VERY RARE. Obverse: "Ji Mo Zhi Fa Hua" (Jimo's legal money); Reverse: "Bu". Areas of thick encrustation somewhat obscuring the inscriptions. Attractive overall with a tasteful past repair visible near the knife's end.
Estimate: $1000.00- $2000.00