LOT 4569
Chinese Bronze Knife Money Han Dynasty, circa 200 B.C.-200 A.D. or later
Comprising: a cast knife-shaped object with looped handle and dragon ornament to one side and Chinese characters to the other. As Shown.6 1/4 in. (40.63gr, 16cm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the 1960s.
From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s.
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LOT 4569
Chinese Bronze Knife Money
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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German States. Kingdom of Prussia, Friedrich II AV Frederick d'Or. Dated 1764. Berlin mint.
Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
FRIDERICUS BORUSSORUM REX, laureate head of Frederick II to right / 17-64, eagle standing to right on war trophies, head to left; below, A (mintmark). KM 309; Fr 2406. 6.59gr, 24mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Cleaned.
Acquired on the UK coin market. From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman. -
Chinese Bronze Knife Money Han Dynasty, circa 200 B.C.-200 A.D. or later
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising: a cast knife-shaped object with looped handle and dragon ornament to one side and Chinese characters to the other. 40.63gr, 16cm, 12h.
As Shown.
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s. -
Russian Empire. Nicholas II AV 5 Roubles. Dated 1900 Ф3 (Felix Zelman). St. Petersburg Mint.
Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС, bare head to left / Crowned, double-headed Russian eagle; 5 РУБЛЕЙ 1900 Г below. Edge inscription: mintmaster's initials. Yeoman 62; Fr 180. 4.28gr, 18mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK coin market. From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.
