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CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE.
Hartill-4.6. Weight: 44.76 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "Wan". This nicely preserved example displays rich mottled green and brown patina with much remaining earthen deposits adding to its originality and pleasing appearance. The characters somewhat blend with the rest of the surfaces, but are clear and easily readable on this staple of Ancient Chinese coins.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
Hartill-4.6. Weight: 44.76 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "Wan". This nicely preserved example displays rich mottled green and brown patina with much remaining earthen deposits adding to its originality and pleasing appearance. The characters somewhat blend with the rest of the surfaces, but are clear and easily readable on this staple of Ancient Chinese coins.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500