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(t) CHINA. State of Chu. "Yuan Jin" Gold Cube Money, ND (ca. 475-221 B.C.). Certified "80" by Huaxia Coin Grading Company.
Hartill-5.1. Dimensions: 24.6mm x 4.1mm; Weight: 15.4 gms. Obverse: Square stamp reading "Ying Yuan" in seal script; Reverse: Plain. Cut rather crudely, with a few deposits in the recesses. A few deep test cuts are noted on the obverse.
Hartill-5.1. Dimensions: 24.6mm x 4.1mm; Weight: 15.4 gms. Obverse: Square stamp reading "Ying Yuan" in seal script; Reverse: Plain. Cut rather crudely, with a few deposits in the recesses. A few deep test cuts are noted on the obverse.
An early and crude form of gold currency, it is more probable that these "cubes" were used as funeral money rather than for use in everyday commerce.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000