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Zhou Dynasty, 400 - 220 BC
Æ "Ant Nose", 16 x 11mm, 2.1 grams
Obverse: Undecipehered.
References:
Hartill 1.4
Schjöth15-17 FD4
Notes:
While the inscription on this coin is uncertain, the most common interpretation
is Bei, or shell, which could be a transition from the original cowrie shell to
bronze. As such, it could be argued that this type is the first proper
'coin', though the definition of that word is highly debatable and without
common consensus. I personally do classify this type as an early coin, and
not as 'primitive' as others might. |
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Zhou Dynasty, State of Yan, 300 - 220 BC
Lead 19mm, 1.9 grams
Obverse: Yi Hua.
References:
Hartill 6.17
Schjöth 77 FD 382
Notes:
Although Hartill ascribes the new Yi Hua to this coin, Yi Dao remains a very
popular reading of the inscription. |
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Zhou Dynasty, State of Yan, 300 - 220 BC
Lead 18mm, 1.9 grams
Obverse: Yi Hua.
Reverse: Ji.
References:
Hartill 6.20
FD 384 |
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Zhou Dynasty, 350 - 300 BC
Æ32, 5.7 grams
Obverse: Ban Liang.
References:
Hartill 7.3
FD 385-7 Jen 46 |
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Zhou Dynasty, 350 - 300 BC
Æ32, 7.67 grams
Obverse: Ban Liang.
References:
Hartill 7.4
Notes:
'Rosette' hole. This example is uncleaned and in a rather natural state of
preservation. Unfortunately, the photograph is unable to show the
beautiful and fascinating crystallization of the surfaces, which is very
attractive in its own right. |
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Zhou Dynasty, 350 - 300 BC
Æ34, 9.8 grams
Obverse: Ban Liang.
References:
Hartill 7.6
Schjöth 88 FD 385-7 |
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