西汉新莽一刀平五千。钥匙钱。 尺寸为74.6 x 28.5 毫米。25.9 克。钥匙形状刀币，正面篆书错金"一刀"于圆环，"平五千"于刀刃。反面底板有深森绿色，高处呈棕色至砖红色泽。错金仍亮丽。中国钱币中举足轻重而又<strong>非常罕见</strong>的品种。 (t)
CHINA. Western Han Dynasty. Gold-Inlaid "Key Money" Knife Valued at 5000 Units, ND (A.D. 7-23). The Rebel Wang Mang. Certified "85" by GBCA. Hartill-9.12; FD-458. Dimensions: 74.6mm x 28.5mm; Weight: 25.9 gms. Key-shaped knife, with seal script on obverse; on bow: "Yi Dao" (<em>one knife</em>) in gold inlay; on blade: "Ping Wu Qian" (<em>worth five thousand</em>); blank on reverse. Deep forest green patina lies in the recesses, while the higher points present more of a brown-brick red color. The gold inlay is still rather brilliant. Overall, an incredible and important survivor, and a vital link that remains <strong>VERY RARE</strong> within early Chinese numismatics.
