Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 49  –  13 - 17 June 2024

Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 49

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 13.06.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 14.06.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Sa, 15.06.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Su, 16.06.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

CHINA: AE charm (26.03g), Semans-542 var, 50x37mm openwork Pendant type, ornate star-shaped wheel design, with hanger, Fine, ex Jürgen M. Wilmes Collection. "Open-work" charms are one of the major types of ancient Chinese charms. They are referred to in Chinese as lou kong qian "hollowed out" money and ling long qian "elegant" money. Chinese open work charms have irregular shaped "openings" between their exquisite design elements. They are round and almost always have a round hole in the center. Openwork charms became very popular and were often worn for personal adornment during the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties.

Estimate: USD 75 - 100

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Price realized 60 USD
Starting price 60 USD
Estimate 75 USD
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