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Auction 45 – 26 - 29 January 2023

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part A: Th, 26.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part B: Th, 26.01.2023, from 11:30 PM CET
Part C: Fr, 27.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part D: Sa, 28.01.2023, from 12:00 AM CET
Part E: Sa, 28.01.2023, from 7:00 PM CET
Part F: Su, 29.01.2023, from 7:00 PM CET

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NORTHERN ZHOU: Anonymous, 557-581, AE cash (4.41g), H-13.30, wu xing da bu, a lo...

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NORTHERN ZHOU: Anonymous, 557-581, AE cash (4.41g), H-13.30, wu xing da bu, a lovely example! EF. The legend translates as "the large coin of the five elements [metal, wood, water, fire, and earth]", issued in 574 by Emperor Wu. They were intended to be worth ten bu quan coins, but illegal coining soon produced specimens of a reduced weight and the authorities banned the use of this coin in 576.
Estimate: USD 100 - 150

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Price realized	260 USD
Starting price	85 USD
Estimate	100 USD

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