China
Xin Dynasty. Wang Mang (Rebel, AD 7-23) "Key Money" Knife Valued at 500 ND (AD 7-9) Certified 78 (05) by Gong Bo Grading, FD-454, Hartill-9.13, Jen-68. 73x28.9mm. 16.9gm. The four characters read (on the ring, from left to right): "Qi Dao" (Inscribed Knife) and (on the blade, from top to bottom): "Wu Bai" (Five Hundred). The more attainable of the two "key money" knives issued under Wang Mang, the piece exhibits sharp edges and original patina with no singularly distracting flaws.
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Estimate: 300-500 USD