CHINA. Xin Dynasty. Key Money, ND (7-23 A.D.). Wang Mang. Graded "78" by GBCA.
Hartill-9.13; Jen-68; FD-454. Weight: 20.0 gms. Obverse: "Qi Dao Wu Bai" (Inscribed Knife Five Hundred [Wu Zhu]). The surfaces retain much encrustation and minor earthen deposits with signs of conservation to enhance the appearance and give more definition to the characters. Otherwise a presentable example of the type sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $300.00- $500.00