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CHINA. State of Chu. "Yuan Jin" Gold Cube Money, ND (ca. 475-221 B.C.). Warring States Period. Graded "70" by Huaxia Coin Grading.
History of Chinese Currency-pg. 7, #1; Hartill-5.1. Weight: 9.1 gms. A partial cube inscribed "Ying Yuan", made in what is now Hubei province. Bright with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. A wholesome cut fragment with much of the inscription visible.
History of Chinese Currency-pg. 7, #1; Hartill-5.1. Weight: 9.1 gms. A partial cube inscribed "Ying Yuan", made in what is now Hubei province. Bright with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. A wholesome cut fragment with much of the inscription visible.
This example was cut from larger bars which allowed for the making of small denominations, in this case, a partial cube was presumably separated from a larger set. Hartill conjectures that these stamped shapes were not meant to be specific weight units, but rather to validate the larger gold block. Historically this is China's first gold currency with a fixed shape and size.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00