| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
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 | 500 USD | |
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 | 950 USD | |
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 | 650 USD | |
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 | 750 USD | |
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 | 500 USD | |
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 | 950 USD | |
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 | 1,100 USD | |
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 | 1,000 USD | |
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 | 420 USD | |
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 | 260 USD | |
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 | 260 USD | |
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
