(t) CHINA. State of Chu. Warring States Period. "Yuan Jin" Gold Cube Money, ND (ca. 475-221 B.C.). Graded "85" by Hua Xia Coin Grading Company.
Hartill-5.1. Dimensions: 42.8mm x 5.2 mm; Weight: 109.1 gms. Obverse: Square stamp reading "Ying Yuan" in seal script; Reverse: Plain. This impressive early gold issue displays a pleasing pale gold tone with areas of brighter coloration in the recesses with minor earthen deposits on the reverse adding to its originality. An EXTREMELY RARE occurrence to have a multiple cube fragment still intact, let alone one of this size. A real treat for collectors to acquire such an impressive artifact.

楚國爰金。戰國時代。郢爰。
尺寸：42.8mm x 5.2 mm， 重：109.1克。正面：方形印章，篆書"郢爰" 背：光背。早期金鑄發行氣勢恢宏，呈淡金色，凹陷處可見亮麗光澤，背面略有積土， 更顯其年代久遠。多塊金餅合鑄而成的藏品彌足珍貴，如此尺寸更是世間罕見， 極具收藏價值。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $31.67 / maximum $614.35). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.

Estimate: $10000.00 - $15000.00