China, Warring States. Yan Æ Spade Money. A flat handled, square footed example. 350-250 BC. Chinese ideograms translated as 'Xiang Ping' / linear design echoing shape of the piece. Cf. Hartill 3.401; cf. BM #1990,0920. 9 4.44g, 23mm x 41mm.
Condition as seen.
From an old Australian private collection.