China: Warring States. State of Qi "Five Character" Knife Money ND (400-220 BC) Certified 80(03) by Gong Bo Grading,...

Description

Warring States. State of Qi "Five Character" Knife Money ND (400-220 BC) Certified 80(03) by Gong Bo Grading, Hartill-4.1, FD-356. 186x4.4mm. 48.4gm. Obverse: An Yang Zhi Fa Hua (An Yang's Legal Money). Reverse: Che. Another captivating representative from An Yang, surprising to see so many examples in this very sale when having handled only a single other previously, that being a more common "Three Character" type. The detailing is fully evident, a likely result of an advanced preservation, and imbued with an altogether pleasing earthen patina.

Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 25mm

NOTE: This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after September 1, 2019. Under the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, collector's items from China will be subject to an import tariff. Any clients who wish to take delivery of this item in the United States should be aware of this added charge, and consult their tax adviser with any questions. If you choose to take delivery in the United States and purchase both tariffed and non-tariffed lots from this auction, please note that the automatic invoice you receive after the auction will be incorrect; you will be emailed revised invoices shortly afterwards. The lots that fall under the tariff will be invoiced separately and will ship directly from our Hong Kong Office and carry a separate, additional shipping charge.

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公元前400-220年戰國齊國五字刀，安陽之法化。公博評級美80(03)。
186x4.4毫米。48.4克。正面﹕安陽之法化。又是一枚出自安陽的迷人刀幣。敝司先前僅曾經手一件較常見的三字刀，而是次拍賣雲集如斯齊全豐富的刀幣實在令人喜出望外。此幣細節豐富清晰，顯然保存有道，並包覆著賞心悅目的土色包漿。