战国时期，齐，六字刀。齐建造邦长法化；背面为"齐"或"币"。此处翻译更偏向字面翻译。齐国于公元前11世纪建国，为秦统一六国之时最后被吞併的国家。齐愍王于公元前300年即位，当时齐国国力数一数二，但齐闵王刚愎自用，缺乏治国才干，令手下大将心灰意冷。公元前284年，燕国上将军乐毅带兵攻破齐国首都临淄，齐愍王被捕斩首。齐愍王之子田法章为保命东躲西藏，后到莒城太史敫家中作佣人，与太史敫之女相恋，即后来的君王后，她为田法章诞下齐国继承人。后齐国忠臣帮助田法章重登王位。他的儿子田建在位44年，为秦统一六国之前齐国最后一位君主。此枚六字刀极其珍罕，，又饱含显著的历史意义， 极具趣味。总体为棕色，部分呈绿色，赏心悦目。
EXTREMELY FINE.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1046-256 B.C. Warring States Period, ca. 475-221 B.C. State of Qi. Six Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.).44.68 gms. H-4.4e; Jen-unlisted; FD-350; Shanghai Museum-962/965; cf.China Numismatic Museum-62; cf.Liu Feiyan/Liu Wei-I-180; History of Chinese Currency-pg.4 #1. "Qi Jian Zao Bang Chang Fa Hua" (Qi establish make state long legal money); Reverse: "Qi" or "Bi". The translation here is a more literal translation. Founded in the 11th century B.C. Qi was the last major state to be annexed during the unification of China by Qin. When King Min, Tian Fazhangs father, ascended the throne in 300 B.C. Qi was considered one of the most powerful countries in China if not the most powerful, but his incompetence angered his most trusted Generals. The capital city of Linzi was sacked in 284 B.C. by the Yan General Yue Yi and King Min was captured and executed. For fear of his life Tian Fazhang went into hiding and became a servant in the home of the Grand Astrologer Ji where he met and fell in love with his daughter who would later become Queen Junwang and mother of his heir. Loyal officers of Qi eventually found Fazhang and helped him to reclaim the throne. He died in 265 B.C. after a nineteen year reign. His son Tian Jian, King Jian, reigned for 44 years and was the last ruler of Qi before the Qin conquered and unified all of China. EXTREMELY RARE, interesting and historically significant. Attractive brown patina with small areas of lovely green patina.
