NumisBids
  
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 132  27-31 Mar 2023
View prices realized

Lot 3444

Estimate: 150 AUD
Price realized: 150 AUD
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
China, Chou Dynasty early period, (1000-500 B.C.), bronze fish money, uncertain era, shape similar to knife money but a fish, probably used in tombs, 'Yu' Fish series, some with detailed rib type in copper, odd shaped medium of exchange, mostly used in burial ceremonies in China, fish thrown into water to buy water for burial of the dead, (17.74, 6.72 g), length 120 and 70 mm, (cf.Coole 6920-6934, Vol.5 p.559-563, Not in Sch). Toning, very fine, first with repair to tail, rare. (2)

Ex Artemide Aste XXIX, lot 1123. Also 5E, lot 1368. With tickets.

Question about this auction? Contact Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd