西漢新莽錯金一刀平五千。鑰匙錢。重 17.4 克。正面"契刀五百"，背空白。醇厚的点状绿色包浆，底板轻微积土。仔细检视可见底板有几处精心移除多餘沉淀的痕跡。品相迷人，令人目不转睛。(t) CHINA. Xin Dynasty. Key Money, ND (ca. 7-9 A.D.). Wang Mang. Graded 85 by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.Hartill-9.13; FD-454; S-116. Weight: 17.4 gms. Obverse: "Qi Dao Wu Bai"; Reverse: Blank. This handsome looking example displays rich mottled green patina with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. Most of the characters are bold, though they are slightly obscured by the green encrustation. Close inspection of the fields reveal minor evidence of tasteful removal of excess debris from long ago and is purely mentioned for accuracy. An attractive example of the type that is pleasing with good eye appeal.
