CHINA. Halberd Head Money, Spring-Autumn Period (ca. 770-400 B.C.).
137.61 x 59.92 mm; 8.69 gms. Jen-pg. 5; Opitz-pg. 154-155. VERY RARE. Known as "Gebi" meaning "Dagger-Axe Coin", they are associated with the State of Yue, which corresponds to modern day Zhejian Province. Olive patina with one encrustation spot. No breaks, chips or repairs. An excellent example of this ancient money.
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