Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
October 2022 Hong Kong Auction 3-8 Oct 2022
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(t) CHINA. Xin Dynasty. Key Money, ND (ca. 7-9 A.D.). Wang Mang. Graded 85 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-9.13; FD-454; S-116. Weight: 17.4 gms. Obverse: "Qi Dao Wu Bai"; Reverse: Blank. This handsome looking example displays rich mottled green patina with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. Most of the characters are bold, though they are slightly obscured by the green encrustation. Close inspection of the fields reveal minor evidence of tasteful removal of excess debris from long ago and is purely mentioned for accuracy. An attractive example of the type that is pleasing with good eye appeal.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000
Hartill-9.13; FD-454; S-116. Weight: 17.4 gms. Obverse: "Qi Dao Wu Bai"; Reverse: Blank. This handsome looking example displays rich mottled green patina with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. Most of the characters are bold, though they are slightly obscured by the green encrustation. Close inspection of the fields reveal minor evidence of tasteful removal of excess debris from long ago and is purely mentioned for accuracy. An attractive example of the type that is pleasing with good eye appeal.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000