World Silver & Bronze
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Lot 1660 Session 6 (9.30am Wednesday) World Silver & Bronze
Estimate $450
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CHINA, Empire, Sung Dynasty (960-1279), hoard of bronze cash encased in coral. Fine - very fine and unusual. (Approx. 150)
It is claimed the coins were recovered as salvage from the South China Sea from a Sung Dynasty wreck. An unusual item for display as a historical hoard piece.
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