CHINA, The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Southern Hàn or Chŭ region. Circa AD 907-971. AR(?) Cash (19mm, 2.19 g). Good Fine.

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Lot: 677. Estimated: $ 300

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CHINA, The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Southern Hàn or Chŭ region. Circa AD 907-971. AR(?) Cash (19mm, 2.19 g). Kai yuan zhong bao in zhuànshū Hànzì (seal script) characters / Blank. BN Chinoises II –; Hartill –; cf. Thierry, “Le trésor de la rue Guangfu,” in RN 152 (1997), pl. XII, 22-3 (for type in lead). Find patina, roughness. Good Fine. Very rare.

From the St. George Collection.

This unusual piece does not appear to be made of lead, but is certainly related to the many crude lead issues of the Han or Chu region in the 10th century. It is possible the piece was privately made for votive offering.

Closing Date and Time: 13 December 2023 at 13:45:20 ET.

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