China
Warring States Period. State of Chi "Three Character" Knife Money ND (440-220 BC), Hartill-4.6ag?, Jen-26. 180mm. 48.66gm. The obverse characters read: "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi Legal Money), and the reverse character appears to be "Yang." Well-cast, if mildly corroded, with sharp outer borders free of evidence of chipping or serious damage. The piece also does not appear to show any evidence of the harsh cleaning seen on so many examples.
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https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-warring-states-period-state-of-chi-three-character-knife-money-nd-440-220-bc-/a/3095-35074.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3095-12112021
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1000 USD