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Spink - Auction CSS103E, Lot 4007
China, Warring States Period, [Zhong Qian 82] bronze knife money 'Ming Dao', from the State of Yan, 137.5 x 2.0mm, weighs 14.8g.
Estimate: HK$400.00 - HK$800.00... | 17 Apr 2024 | 400 HKD | |
Spink - Auction CSS103E, Lot 4551
Note: This lot appeared in the auction as lot number: 4007a
Warring States, China, small sized knife money, 21 x 141mm, weight 11.96g, about extremely fine, viewing recommended, sold as seen no return..
Estimate: HK$500.00 - HK$1,000.00... | 17 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Spink - Auction CSS103E, Lot 4554
Note: This lot appeared in the auction as lot number: 4010c
(x) China, Western Han / Xin Dynasty, bronze knife money, 'Qi Dao Wu Bai ', A.D. 7, minted during Huang Meng's first currency reform, 73.8x4.4mm, weighs 34.0g. 'Qi Dao Wu Bai' means one knife is the equivalent of 500 Wuzhu coins, Choice Extremely Fine, sold as seen, no returns.
Estimate: HK$3,000.00 - HK$4,500.00... | 17 Apr 2024 | 3,000 HKD | |
Spink - Auction CSS103E, Lot 4558
Note: This lot appeared in the auction as lot number: 4080a
(x) China, Qing Dynasty, a brass charm coin in a shape similar to Xin Dynasty's knife money, dated Xinhai year (1851), weighs 19.68g, About extremely fine, likely a reference / reproduction piece, sold as seen, no returns.
Estimate: HK$500.00 - HK$800.00... | 17 Apr 2024 | 500 HKD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42001
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE Details.
Hartill-4.6. Weight: 50.89 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: blank. This charming example offers rich mottled patina with minor earthen deposits throughout. Close inspection reveals a thin crack near the tip mentioned for accuracy.
Estimate: $700 - $1000... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42002
(t) CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). Certified 80 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-4.6E. Weight: 48.0 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money); Reverse: "七" or "匕". This nicely preserved and attractive example displays rich green patina with earthen deposits throughout. Wholly original looking with a pleasing appearance that is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: ... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42003
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE Details.
Hartill-4.6E. Weight: 42.00 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "七" or "匕". A presentable example of this everpopular type displaying rich mottled patina with minor earthen deposits throughout. Close inspection reveals scratches on both sides from long ago mentioned for accuracy.
Estimate: $700 - $1000... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42004
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE Details.
Hartill-4.6J. Weight: 46.75 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "工". This decently preserved example displays rich mottled patina with minor earthen deposits throughout. Close inspection reveals tasteful smoothing in the fields as is commonly encountered on these issues mentioned for accuracy.
Estimate: $700 - $1000... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42005
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE Details.
Hartill-4.6K. Weight: 47.11 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "上" (Shang). A handsome and presentable example of the type with pleasing rich mottled patina and minor earthen deposits throughout. Close inspection reveals a thin crack in the handle mentioned for accuracy.
Estimate: $700 - $1000... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42006
(t) CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). Certified 82 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-4.6M. Weight: 44.5 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money); Reverse: "屮" (Che). Nicely preserved and very attractive, this wholesome looking example displays rich green patina with minor earthen deposits throughout. A pleasing example of the type that would make for a nice representative in many collections.
Estimate: ... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42007
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE Details.
Hartill-4.6M. Weight: 47.65 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "屮". This decently preserved example displays rich mottled patina with minor earthen deposits throughout. Close inspection reveals numerous light scratches on both sides from long ago mentioned for accuracy.
Estimate: $700 - $1000... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42008
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE.
Hartill-4.6O. Weight: 41.22 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "化". This decently preserved example offers rich patina with minor earthen deposits throughout. Close inspection reveals slight surface porosity mentioned for accuracy. A handsome and presentable example of this popular type.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 42009
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE Details.
Hartill-4.7S. Weight: 43.75 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua"; Reverse: "日" (Ri). This wholesome looking example exhibits rich patina with minor earthen deposits throughout. Close inspection reveals a thin crack and edge file near the tip from long ago mentioned for accuracy.
Estimate: $700 - $1000... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 46003
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. Knife and Spade Money (11 pieces), ND (ca. 600-220 B.C.). Grade Range FINE to VERY FINE Details.
An interesting and varied gathering consisting of Pointed Tip Knives (4), Ming Knives (5), Square Foot Spades (3) and a Three Character Knife (Broken). All have varying degree of patina and minor earthen deposits, several are attractive. Some have been cleaned, broken, repaired and/or may have other defects. Close personal inspection is advised and will r... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - April 2024 Hong Kong Auction, Lot 46006
(t) CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). Certified Genuine by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-4.6m. Weight: 49.0 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money); Reverse: "屮" (Che).
Estimate: $350 - $500... | 15 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Spink - Auction CSS103B, Lot 1287
China, Warring States Period, [Zhong Qian 80] bronze knife money 'Zhi Dao', 353-222B.C., from the State of Zhao, minted in Bai Ren county, 144.4x1.6mm, weighs 12.0g.
Estimate: HK$1,500.00 - HK$2,500.00... | 11 Apr 2024 | 1,500 HKD | |
Spink - Auction CSS103B, Lot 1288
China, Western Han Dynasty / Xin Dynasty, [Zhong Qian 82] bronze knife money, 'Yi Dao Ping Wu Qian', A.D. 7, minted during Huang Meng's first currency reform, 73.4x5.0mm, weighs 35.2g. 'Yi Dao Ping Wu Qian' means one knife is the equivalent of 5000 Wuzhu coins, representing a huge amount of purchasing power at that time and was primarily circulated within the social elite, thus rare. The mintage of this coin certainly played a role in increasing money supply and lead to inflation, which was am... | 11 Apr 2024 | 65,000 HKD | |
Spink - Auction CSS103B, Lot 1289
China, Western Han Dynasty / Xin Dynasty, [Zhong Qian Genuine] bronze knife money, 'Yi Dao Ping Wu Qian', A.D. 7, \Inlaid gold added later\\ minted during Huang Meng's first currency reform, 78.5x4.5mm, weighs 35.9g. 'Yi Dao Ping Wu Qian' means one knife is the equivalent of 5000 Wuzhu coins, representing a huge amount of purchasing power at that time and was primarily circulated within the social elite, thus rare. The mintage of this coin certainly played a role in increasing money supply and... | 11 Apr 2024 | 22,000 HKD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 1979
Georgian, three sterling silver serving spoons; Victorian, small silver knife with mother of pearl handle, three EPNS berry spoons, two weighted sterling pepper pots. Very fine or better. (9)
Estimate: 200 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 140 AUD | |
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Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 2001
China, 19th century - early 20th century, collection of bone carved figurines including two guardian lions on custom wooden stands; standing buddha; seated buddhas in various poses (7); standing bodhisattva on stand; standing figure holding fish; hatted man ascending with hat; tagua nut carving of a seated duck; miniature steel knife with bone handle in custom wooden box. Extremely fine. (15)
Estimate: 300 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 550 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 2871
China, warring states, State of Qi, (c.400-220 B.C), five characters knife money, obv. reading "Ji Mo Zhi Fa Hua" (Jimo's Legal Money), rev. Pi Feng, (length 165mm), (weight 63.22g), (Hartill 4.2at). Evenly toned, fine and very rare.
With old collector's ticket.
Estimate: 360 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 2951
China, Empire and Republic, replica knife money (2), replica sycee one and two tael weights, all with countermarks on the bases (14); replica dollars in 2x2 holders and 10 cash size charms (3), packet of cash, 'Golden Hind' brass bottle opener. Fair - extremely fine. (approx 50)
Estimate: 50 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 70 AUD | |
VAuctions - NBJ Auction 11, Lot 416
China AE cash. State of Yan (300-220 BC). Obv: Yi Hua (One hua). Rev: Plain. Formerly read as Yi Dao, as if equivalent to one knife money. (1.64gm, 20mm) Very Fine.
Estimate: 50 USD
Starting price: 20 USD... | 7 Apr 2024 | 20 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 765
CHINA, Eastern Zhou dynasty - Warring States Period. State of Qí. Circa 400-220 BC. Æ Qi Knife (190x30mm, 58.09 g). ji mo zhi fa hua (= Jimo Legal Money) in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters / Three lines (or san?) and An bang in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters. Cf. BN, Chinoises I 336-7 (for obv.); Hartill 4.2aq. Earthen blue-green and brown patina, some deposits. VF.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 10,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 766
CHINA, Eastern Zhou dynasty - Warring States Period. State of Qí. Circa 400-220 BC. Æ Qi Knife (180x30mm, 41.51 g). qi fa hua (= Qi Legal Money) in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters / Three lines (or san?) and ren? in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters. Cf. BN, Chinoises I 342; Hartill 4.6p. Earthen green and brown patina, some deposits. VF.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 767
CHINA, Eastern Zhou dynasty - Warring States Period. State of Qí. Circa 400-220 BC. Æ Qi Knife (180x30mm, 45.60 g). qi fa hua (= Qi Legal Money) in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters / Three lines (or san?) and hua in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters. Cf. BN, Chinoises I 334-5 (for obv.); Hartill 4.6o. Earthen green and brown patina, some deposits, cleaning scratches. Good VF.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 1,900 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 768
CHINA, Eastern Zhou dynasty - Warring States Period. State of Qí. Circa 400-220 BC. Æ Qi Knife (180x30mm, 45.01 g). qi fa hua (= Qi Legal Money) in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters / Three lines (or san?) and ri in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters. BN, Chinoises I 340; Hartill 4.7s. Earthen green and brown patina, some deposits. VF.
From the Norman Frank Collection.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 2,250 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61364, Lot 21584
World Lots
"1715 Fleet" Shipwreck pewter Plate ND, 585gm. Salvaged from the "1715 Fleet" (Sunk off Florida's Treasure Coast). Originating from the 1715 Spanish Fleet shipwreck, this pewter plate survives as an authenticated historical artifact from the plethora of salvaged finds. The plate is covered in residual barnacles and other sea-life, a testament to the 300 years it spent submerged under the thriving Florida waters. Upon close inspection, the center of the plate still holds the origina... | 17 Mar 2024 | 625 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61364, Lot 21596
World Lots
Unknown Shipwreck 7-Piece Lot of "Musket balls and Pocketknife" ND,
1) Encrusted Pocketknife - 82.64gm. Found off the coast of Florida.
2) 6-Piece set of Musket Balls - 163.27 total gm.
A rare combination of shipwreck artifacts that give you a unique glimpse into the life and tools that were used on early sailing ships. The pocketknife has been encrusted by years of sea-submergence, evident in the clear layers of shells and barnacles that has solidified itself around the knife.... | 17 Mar 2024 | 130 USD | |
Alfa Numismatics - Auction 15, Lot 30
Czechia. Bohemia. Boleslav IV Chrabrý (The Brave). 1003-1004. AR Denar (19mm, 0.82g). Prague mint. +TVTVEHVERCV (retrograde), cross consisting of three ovals joined in center of three lines, three pellets in each angle / +SEVTVTHIERCV, cross with three pellets in three angles, one arrow head in one angle. Šmerda 93 var; Cach 225 var. Very rare. Near Extremely Fine. Deposits, knife marks, flan line cut by letters TVT.
Estimate: 2000 EUR
Starting price: 1000 EUR... | 10 Mar 2024 | 2,200 EUR | |
Alfa Numismatics - Auction 15, Lot 37
England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.53 g, 9h). Second hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). London mint; moneyer Eadhelm. Struck circa 985-991. + ÆÐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, diademed bust right, in front scepter with trefoil head / + EΛDELM M-O LVNDO, hand of providence descending from clouds curves on each side of sleeve, dividing alpha and omega, Λ ω, below pellets. BEH 2316; North 768; EMC/SCBI 2015.0204 (die identical). Near very Fine, peck marks, knife cuts.
Estimate: 250 EUR
Starting p... | 10 Mar 2024 | 260 EUR | |
Alfa Numismatics - Auction 15, Lot 39
England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.20g, 3h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Huntingdon mint; moneyer Leofric. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + LEOFRIC M¯O HVNTA, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 1382; North 770; SCBI 42(South.Eastern Museums), 835. Fine, peck marks, knife cuts. Scarce mint.
Estimate: 200 EUR
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 10 Mar 2024 | 260 EUR | |
Alfa Numismatics - Auction 15, Lot 40
England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.44g, 3h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Southwark mint; moneyer Boia / Boga. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / +BOGA M¯O SVÐGEP, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 3639; North 770; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1187; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 482. Near very Fine, knife cuts.
Estimate: 200 EUR
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 10 Mar 2024 | 170 EUR | |
Alfa Numismatics - Auction 15, Lot 43
England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.54g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). London mint; moneyer Ælfgar. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / +ELFGAR M¯O LVN, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 2035; North 770; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 639; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 392. Very Fine, peck marks, knife cuts.
Estimate: 200 EUR
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 10 Mar 2024 | 220 EUR | |
Alfa Numismatics - Auction 15, Lot 53
Germany. Maastricht. Heinrich II 1002-1014. AR Denar (17mm, 1.32g). Struck after 1014. Maastricht mint. [HE]INRIC[__], diademed bust right / Six pointed cross each ending trefoil. Dbg. 247; Dengis 58; Ilisch 40.13. Usual flat spots. Near Fine. Cracks, peck marks, knife cuts. Rare
Estimate: 150 EUR
Starting price: 75 EUR... | 10 Mar 2024 | 220 EUR | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 292, Lot 152
The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals
Frecourt, Maurice (French, 1890-1961); b. Paris
FRANCE, Oiseaux et cerises [Birds and Cherries], an Art Déco bronze paper-knife by M. Frecourt, two birds standing right on a branch, bunch of cherries below, 245 x 38mm, 211.49g. Good very fine £90-£120
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Provenance: bt Simmons, October 2007... | 6 Mar 2024 | 75 GBP | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 292, Lot 204
The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals
Jorel, Alfred (French, 1860-1927); b. Paris
FRANCE, Trois putti dans les nuages [Three Putti in the Clouds], an Art Nouveau gilt-bronze paper-knife by A. Jorel, three youths amid clouds, 265 x 32mm, 340.76g. Very fine and a substantial piece, rare £100-£150
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Provenance: bt Koller, June 2005... | 6 Mar 2024 | 50 GBP | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 292, Lot 419
The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals
Verrier, Louis Octave Maxime le, aka Artus (French, 1891-1973); b. Neuilly-sur-Seine
FRANCE, Sagittaire [Sagittarius], an Art Déco light bronze paper knife by L.O.M. le Verrier, centaur with bow and arrow, back impressed le verrier 23 nov 21 dec bronze, 212 x 35mm, 101.22g. About very fine £80-£100... | 6 Mar 2024 | 130 GBP | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 292, Lot 443
The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals
Yencesse, Ovide (French, 1869-1947); b. Dijon
FRANCE, François le Rémouleur [François the Grinder], 1907 [issued 1908], a bronze plaque by O. Yencesse for the Société des Amis de la Médaille française, man seated left, grinding a knife, rev. peasant woman standing left, in the act of skinning a rabbit, edge impressed bronze 142, cornucopia and foundry mark of the SAMF, 70 x 49mm, 113.25g (Maier 40; Classens 84; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.369, 10... | 6 Mar 2024 | 900 GBP | |
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London Coins Ltd. - Auction 184, Lot 2233
Two Pounds 2020 Agatha Christie - 100 Years of Mystery S.K61 Gold Proof, the intricate reverse design by David Lawrence comprising a jigsaw background with a question mark on a single jigsaw piece, other pieces featuring a poison bottle, a gun, a pen and a knife. FDC uncased in with no certificate
Estimate: 850-950 GBP
Starting price: 850 GBP... | 2 Mar 2024 | 770 GBP | |
Marudhar Arts - Auction 43, Lot 367
Kutch, Madansinghji (VS 2004-2005 /1947-1948 AD), Bhuj Mint, Gold Jai Hind Kori, VS 2004, Struck from the dies of Silver Kori, Obv: Nagari legend "Maharaja Sri Madan Singhji, kutch" with Trishul, crescent & knife above with date, Rev: Nagari legend "Jai hind, Kori Ek, Bhuj" value and mint separated by scrollwork, 6.82g, 17.14mm, (DR # 277.1), luster, gem uncirculated, Rare in this grade.
Starting price: 80000 INR... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80,000 INR | |
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles - Auction 137, Lot 1158
Great Britain. Pattern Gold Proof Sovereign, 1838. WR-299. DM-201 (same coin?). By William Wyon. Victoria, 1837-1901. "W.W." incuse; tiny roses to sides of date. Plain edge. Smaller young head left. Reverse: Crowned shield within filleted laurel wreath; rose, shamrock and thistle spray below. Edge of irregular thickness, with knife rims. The digit "3" broken at top of curve. R5, extremely rare (6 to 10 known). A lovely Proof, superb deep cameo, red iridescence. Despite the light abrasions this... | 29 Jan 2024 | 45,000 USD | |
Spink - Auction CSS100F, Lot 5005
Warring States Period, China, small sized knife money, Ming Dao, (ca. pre 221 AD), 140*1.9mm, weight 16.6g, Zhong Qian 80.
Estimate: HK$500.00 - HK$1,000.00... | 25 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Spink - Auction CSS100F, Lot 5006
Warring States Period, China, small sized knife money, Ming Dao, (ca. pre 221 AD), 140.2*1.4mm, weight 15.9g, Zhong Qian 78..
Estimate: HK$500.00 - HK$900.00... | 25 Jan 2024 | 500 HKD | |
Spink - Auction CSS100A, Lot 238
China, Warring States Period, [Zhong Qian 82] bronze knife money 'Ming Dao', from the State of Yan, 137.5 x 2.0mm, weighs 14.8g.
Estimate: HK$700.00 - HK$1,300.00... | 20 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1324
WARRING STATES: State of Yan, 600-400 BC, AE knife money (15.92g), H-4.15v, pointed tip knife money, with wu in archaic script, light encrustation, minor natural casting defects, Graded 80(07) by GBCA Grading Company, VF, ex Dr. Dirk Löer Collection.
Estimate: 150-250 USD
Starting price: 140 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | 550 USD | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1325
WARRING STATES: State of Zhou, 300-250 BC, AE knife money (8.18g), H-4.60, pointed tip type, archaic characters bai bi, bold example with attractive patina! Graded 82 by GBCA Grading Company, VF, ex Dr. Dirk Löer Collection. Issued during the Spring and Autumn through the early Warring States periods.
Estimate: 150-250 USD
Starting price: 140 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | 260 USD | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1326
WARRING STATES: State of Zhou, 300-250 BC, AE knife money (10.51g), H-4.68, pointed tip type, archaic characters gan dan bi, bold example with attractive patina! Graded 78 by GBCA Grading Company, VF, ex Dr. Dirk Löer Collection. Issued during the Spring and Autumn through the early Warring States periods.
Estimate: 150-250 USD
Starting price: 140 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | 180 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 6454
CHINA, Eastern Zhou dynasty - Warring States Period. State of Yān. Circa 400-220 BC. Æ 'Ming' Knife (139x16mm, 14.7 g). Yi Dao in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters / Nei(?) in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters. Cf. BN Chinoises I 310; Hartill 4.42/6c. In Huaxia encapsulation 692121281, graded 80.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 17 Jan 2024 | 275 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 1098
CHINA, Eastern Zhou dynasty - Warring States Period. State of Qí. Circa 400-220 BC. Æ Qi Knife (180x30mm, 45.0 g). Qi Fa Hua (= Qi Legal Money) in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters / Three lines (or San?) and Gong in jīnwén (bronzeware script) characters. BN Chinoises I 342 var. (rev. characters); Hartill 4.6j. Charming patina, a lovely example. In GBCA encapsulation 1111878449, graded 82.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Hong Kong Signature Sale 3111, Lot 35026
China
Warring States. Zhou Early Round Coin ND (350-220 BC) Certified 75 by Gong Bo Grading, City in the State of Liang, Hartill-6.3. 39.8mm. 7gm. Obverse with Yuan character. From the very first round coins made, this precursor of the Cash coin circulated alongside Spade and Knife money during the Zhou period. Treasures from the W & L Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-warring-states-zhou-early-round-coin-nd-350-220-bc-certified-75-by-gong-bo-grading-/a/3111-35026.s?type=DA-D... | 9 Dec 2023 | 90 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Hong Kong Signature Sale 3111, Lot 35027
China
Warring States. Zhou Early Round Coin ND (350-220 BC) Certified 72(07) by Gong Bo Grading, City in the State of Liang, Hartill-6.3. 42.6mm. 9.6gm. Obverse with Yuan character. From the very first round coins made, this precursor of the Cash coin circulated alongside Spade and Knife money during the Zhou period. Treasures from the W & L Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/china/china-warring-states-zhou-early-round-coin-nd-350-220-bc-certified-72-07-by-gong-bo-grading-/a/3111-35027.s?... | 9 Dec 2023 | 120 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Hong Kong Signature Sale 3111, Lot 35032
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 won... | 9 Dec 2023 | 7,250 USD | |
A. Karamitsos - Auction 724, Lot 6031
GREECE: 5 Drachmas (1833 A) (type I) in silver (0,900). Head of King Otto facing right and inscription "ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ" on obverse. Damaged at right like knife cut on obverse and reverse, strikes on rim. (Hellas 111). Very Good.
Starting price: 30 EUR... | 9 Dec 2023 | 150 EUR | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - December 2023 World CCO Auction, Lot 30087
CHINA. Mixed Dynasties. Group of Primitive Monies and Charms (28 Pieces), ND (ca. 4th Century B.C. to 19th Century A.D.). Average Grade: VERY FINE.
Including spade, knife, and key money, as well as cowrie shells and charms, this lot presents endless entertainment for the student of paranumismatics. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
Estimate: $400 - $600... | 7 Dec 2023 | 700 USD | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 285, Lot 46
Continental Iron Age Coins
ARMORICA, Aulerci Cenomani, gold Stater, Class IV, c. 100-80 BC, laureate head right wearing pellet earring, rev. winged and human-headed horse bounding right, charioteer floating above holding vexillum before horse, below fallen warrior holding spear and curved knife, 7.38g/10h (PdJ pp.59-61; DLT 6852). Very fine, reverse better, well-struck and pleasing £1,200-£1,500
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Provenance: CGB Auction XV, 30 September 2002, lot 788; M. Bridgewater Collection... | 5 Dec 2023 | 1,000 GBP | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 2129
China, Chou Dynasty to Peoples Republic, various issues spade, (S41)(14AD) 14AN knife (S.42, SH53)(500 BC); charm Kuang Hsu Tung Pao, rev two dragons amulet in bronze (80mm) (S.64; Remmelts 48) rev dragon and Phoenix, some cash coins identified in 2x2 holders and in envelopes; a few silver minors; and a bronze"mould for making cash", also world coins and a packet of one cents and a QEII Money Box (Bester's). Fair - uncirculated. (approx 400)
Ex Barry D. Scott Collection.
Estimate: 400 AUD... | 21 Nov 2023 | 2,800 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 2134
China, warring states, State of Qi, (c.400-220 B.C), five characters knife money, obv. reading "Ji Mo Zhi Fa Hua" (Jimo's Legal Money), rev. Pi Feng, (length 165mm), (weight 63.22g), (Hartill 4.2at). Evenly toned, fine and very rare.
With old collector's ticket.
Estimate: 500 AUD... | 21 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 2693
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 184 Pte J.H.Johnson. Tasmanian I.B. Impressed. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 116 (lot 5134) and previously I.S.Wright, September 2007.
184 Joseph Henry Johnson of 'Larnoo', Bagdad, Tasmania. Name incorrectly recorded on nominal roll for No.1 Coy 2nd Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen as 184 Johnstone, J.H.
Together with 2TIB (2 Tasma... | 21 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - November 2023 World CCO Auction, Lot 70724
MEXICO. 8 Reales, 1895-Mo AM. Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-64.
KM-377.10; DP-Mo81. Bordering on fully prooflike with designs that are knife-like in their sharpness and create excellent contract as a result.
Estimate: $400 - $600... | 31 Oct 2023 | 340 USD | |
Marudhar Arts - e-Auction 46, Lot 358
Kutch State Madansinghji Bhuj Mint Jai Hind Gold Kori with VS 2004.
Kutch, Madansinghji (AH 1367-1410/1948-1991 AD/VS 2004-2048), Bhuj Mint, Jai Hind Gold Kori, VS 2004, Victory for Indian Independence, Obv: "Maharao Sri Madan Singhji, Kutch" in Nagari, with Trishul, crescent & knife above with date, Rev: "Jai Hind, kori ek, Bhuj" in Nagari, value, and mint separated by scrollwork, 4.8g, 17.01mm (DR # 277.1 /Unlisted in KM), superb quality, gem uncirculated, Extremely Rare.
Starting price: 80... | 15 Oct 2023 | 85,000 INR | |
