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Lot 4445    SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH)    World Silver & Bronze Coins - China

Estimate $350
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $300

CHINA, Chou Dynasty, Middle to late period, (475-221 B.C.), bronze sharp angled head with square shoulder square foot spade money, city of Lu, Nieh Chin "Black Money" [Nieh is the name of a river in Honan], (17.0 g), height 72mm, (Hartill 3.170, Coole Vol.3 4439 TFP 284). Light dirt adhering to green surface, otherwise very fine and very rare.

Ex Patrick J. O'Rourke Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 83 (lot 2159).

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