CNG 96, Lot: 1091. Estimate $200. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHINA, North and South dynasties. Northern Zhōu. Wǔdì. AD 561-578. Æ Da Bu (28mm, 5.03 g). Cast AD 574-576. Wu Xing Da Bu (The large coin of the five elements) in zhuànshū Hànzì (seal script) characters / Blank. BN Chinoises II 978-80; Hartill 13.30. EF, green patina with brassy high points on reverse.

From the J.P. Righetti Collection.