WARRING STATES: State of Qi, 400-220 BC, AE knife money (49.81g), H-4.6s, three-character knife, qi fa huo (the authorized currency of Qi) in archaic script on obverse, archaic ri (as circle) on reverse, minor encrustation with large patches of original bronze showing through obverse patina, Extremely Fine. A similar example and quality piece sold in the Champion Hong Kong Auction 11, lot 511, for $3600.
Estimate: 2,000-2,200 USD