拍品描述： 包金铜贝，一组5枚，保存良好。中国货币文化源远流长，贝币是中国最早的货币，铜贝是中国最早的金属货币，也是世界上最早的金属货币。铜贝发展到春秋中期，又呈现了新的货币方式，即包金铜贝，它是在普通铜币的表面包一层薄金，既华贵又耐磨

Shell Money, group of 5 gold coated copper cowry, Cowry shells were used in during the earliest days of Chinese history. The copper shell coin developed into a new form during the middle of Spring and Autumn Period - the gold-coated copper cowry. It is a thin layer of gold on the surface of normal copper coins, making it more luxurious and wearable.well preserved (5)