World Silver & Bronze
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Lot 3042 World Silver & Bronze
Estimate $75
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SOLD $60
CHINA, Chou Dynasty (1122-255 B.C.) or earlier, Pei or Cowries, courie shell (Coole Vol.2, No.1); ant-nose money (Coole Vol.2, 95; TFP 4); pointed tip spade money uncertain type; (Coole Vol.2 514, cf.TFP 116); Wang Mang Interregnum (A.D. 9-22) the pu currency, spade money (Sch. 148). Fine - very fine. (4)
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