战国时期,齐,青铜刀钱。无铭文。相信是三、四、五及六字刀的前身。铸製粗糙,常见特徵,刀缘被磨尖,赏心悦目的斑驳铜绿。
CHINA. Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1046-256 B.C. Warring States Period, ca. 475-221 B.C. State of Qi. Bronze Proto-Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). FINE.。33.56 gms. cf.Hartill-pg. 54. Uninscribed. Believed to be the predecessor of the inscribed 3, 4, 5 & 6 character knives. Crude manufacture as is typical, edge has been sharpened mentioned for accuracy. Attractive mottled green patina.。