China
Xin Dynasty. Wang Mang (Rebel, AD 7-23) "Da Bu Heng Qian" Spade Valued at 1000 ND (AD 10-14) Certified 82 by Gong Bo Grading, Hartill-9.29, Jen-85. The obverse characters read: "Da Bu Heng (Huang) Qian" (Large Spade, Weight One Thousand). One of the "Ten Spades" issued as part of Wang Mang's third reform in AD 10, which ultimately failed in its goal of reforming the currency system.
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Estimate: 100-150 USD