China, Chou Dynasty, Middle to late period, (475-221 B.C.), medium size square foot spade money, "An Yang' [Ancient city in Honan Province], (11.38 g), height 53mm, (Hartill 3.184, Sch.9, TFP 161). Green and brown patina, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Ex James Gardiner Collection, with old hand written note.