| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Hong Kong Signature Sale 3111 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 35032 Price realized: 7,250 USD (Approx. 6,733 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: China Xin Dynasty. Wang Mang (AD 7-23) gold-inlaid "Key Money" Knife Valued at 5000 ND (AD 7-9) Certified 82(03) by Gong Bo Grading, Hartill-9.12. 75.6mm. 29.1gm. "Yi Dao" (one knife) in gold inlay; on blade: "Ping Wu Qian" (worth five thousand). An iconic type here presented with crisp motifs and luminous gold inlays. This fascinating relic of ancient Asian trade is quite encrusted but still possesses the allure of the beauty of gold as metal, which still remains bright and shiny on this wonderful offering. We relish the opportunity to present another of these Chinese treasures to the world. Treasures from the W & L Collection https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-xin-dynasty-wang-mang-ad-7-23-gold-inlaid-key-money-knife-valued-at-5000-nd-ad-7-9-certified-82-03-by-g/a/3111-35032.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3111-12092023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 6000-9000 USD |  |
