China, Warring States Period, State of Yan AE Ming-Knife (17,33 gr) nd 475-221 B.C. (No Reserve Price)

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Bronze Ming knife coin from the Warring States period, State of Yan, nd 475–221 B.C., 14.2 cm long, 17.33 g, ungraded with greenish-blue patina, obverse inscribed 明 and reverse 左中; Hartill 4.40-43; intact but partially bent, ex-private collection.

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14,2 cm, 17,33 gr. Bronze.

Beautiful greenish-blue patina. Inscriptions on both the obverse (明) and the reverse (左中). Hartill# 4.40-43

Intact, without breaks, but partially bent, as these coins were found piled together; over 2,000 years of compression has caused most of the unearthed coins to be uneven.

ex-Private Collection.



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14,2 cm, 17,33 gr. Bronze.

Beautiful greenish-blue patina. Inscriptions on both the obverse (明) and the reverse (左中). Hartill# 4.40-43

Intact, without breaks, but partially bent, as these coins were found piled together; over 2,000 years of compression has caused most of the unearthed coins to be uneven.

ex-Private Collection.



!! Please note, due to updated import regulations from the United States, we are not able to ship to the US at this moment. !!

Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description.
They provide a clear picture of the quality and condition of the product and they fill in any gaps in the text or correct any errors and are decisive for the description of the product.


Details

Era
1400-1900
Region
China, Warring States Period, State of Yan
Country/province
China
Year/Period and Variation
nd 475-221 B.C.
Denomination
AE Ming-Knife (17,33 gr)
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
17.33 g
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