China, Chou Dynasty (1122-255 B.C.), Ming knife money with straight tip, chime stone shape, issued 400-220 B.C. obv. type 'Ming', rev. plain, length 138mm, (14.41 g), (H.4.43, cf.DCD 577, Coole Vol.6 7970, cf.TFP 577, cf.Schjoth 56). Dark green earthern patina, nearly very fine.
Ex James Gardiner Collection.