楚国爰金。战国时代。郢爰。(t) CHINA. State of Chu. Warring States Period. "Yuan Jin" Gold Cube Money, ND (ca. 475-221 B.C.). Certified "78" by Hua Xin Coin Grading Company.重12.8克。尺寸24.4 x 4.2 毫米。正面从较大金锭上切下的方块,铸记浅而不完整。反面空白。</em><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><font size="-8"><strong>(t)</strong><em>On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collectors items of <strong>Chinese origin</strong>, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $31.67 / maximum $614.35). <p><p><p><em>Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions.</em><p><p><p><em>Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.</em><p><p>History of Chinese Currency-pg. 7, #1; Hartill-5.1. Weight: 12.8 gms. Dimensions: 24.4mm x 4.2mm. Obverse: "Ying Yuan" on cut square from the corner of a larger ingot, with a light, partial countermark; Reverse: Plain. Somewhat oblong in its shape, this example possesses a high level of enticing character on account of its method of manufacture.