CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). Warring States Period. VERY FINE.
Hartill-4.6L; Jen-26; FD-351. Weight: 45.38 gms. "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money); Reverse: "Tu" or "Shi". A small piece of the tip is missing, broken off long ago. A rich combination of earthen deposits and lovely green patina cover the surfaces giving this piece a nice look.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00