World Silver & Bronze Coins - China
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Lot 4454 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) World Silver & Bronze Coins - China
Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $420
CHINA, Chou Dynasty (1122-255 B.C.), Ming knife money with straight tip and angles bent along knife, issued 400-220 B.C. obv. type Ming, rev. various symbols, length 130-140mm, (cf.Hartill 4.40 ff, cf.TFP 341ff., cf.Schjoth 52-61). Dark green and dirt patination, fair - very fine, one repaired after break. (16)
Ex Patrick J. O'Rourke Collection and previously a few from Noble Numismatics Sales, Hong Kong dealers and Tony Lee.
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