Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 40  –  13 - 15 May 2021

Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 40

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part A: Th, 13.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

CHU: Qian Feng, 925-951, iron 10 cash (21.27g), H-15.62, qian feng quán bao, with tian above on reverse, Fine. According to the histories, because there was much lead and iron in Hunan, Ma Yin took the advice of his minister Gao Yu to cast lead and iron coins at Changsha in 925. One of these was worth ten copper cash, and their circulation was confined to Changsha. Merchants traded in these coins, to the benefit of the State.
Estimate: USD 150 - 250

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Price realized 200 USD
Starting price 140 USD
Estimate 150 USD
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