World Silver and Bronze Coins
Lot 1883 SESSION 7 (11.30am Wednesday 1st April) World Silver and Bronze Coins
Estimate $350
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SOLD $520
CHINA, Chou Dynasty (1122-255 B.C.), pointed tip knife money, issued 600-400 B.C. obv. type Bi, length 150mm, (Hartill 4.19, DCD 428, Coole Vol.4 5564, cf.TFP 337). Dark green patina, extremely fine.
Ex Eric Wodak Collection, acquired 1970. This and the next example represent two of the finest examples of their type from this famous collection
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