Auction 40 – 13 - 15 May 2021
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.
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
Description
SOUTHERN HAN: Qian Heng, 917-924, AE cash (2.62g), H-15.107, a pleasing example for type! Fine. In 917, Liu Yan (Lie Zu) proclaimed himself Emperor of a dynasty at first called the Great Yue, then the Han, and set up his capital at Canton, which he renamed Xingwangfu. He cast the qian heng zhong bao in both bronze and lead, the bronze being quite rare.
Estimate: USD 75 - 100
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Bidding
| Price realized | 200 USD |
| Starting price | 60 USD |
| Estimate | 75 USD |
The auction is closed.
