China & Tibet
Lot 1119 SESSION 8 (2.30PM WEDNESDAY 23RD NOV) China & Tibet
Estimate $250
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SOLD $340
CHINA, Han Dynasty, Wang Mang rebel, (c.7-23 A.D), knife money, value of 500, length 74mm, (14.71 g) inscribed "Qio Dao Wu Bai" (H.9.13, Sch.116, TFP 454). Earthen encrustation and somewhat corroded, otherwise fine and rare.
A similar example in Noble Numismatics Sale 124 (lot 1761) realised $300.
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