This is of a copper/bronze alloy.. for comparison [ATTACH]
@WDF .. yours would most likely be a Ming Knife.. I see a faint design of a crescent and a circle.. if so then it is as follows [ATTACH]
Yes.. The holes were meant to be strung along..but they are definitely not sharp.. Pointed yes but won't cut you
No.. these were not commemorative coins. As per hartill's notes, they were believed to be traded with the Xiongnu who were regarded as barbarians...
THANKS.... but trust me.. the tip will break before u can even prick a finger. . They're a bit small and delicate. .
Zhou Dynasty (Spring-Autumn period) Needle-tip knife money. With a moon 月(?) Symbol. 600-400BC. Attributed to the state of Yan 燕。 These were...
150mm X 25mm. Approx 41.67g
As As for size.. they are very big.. almost the size of a Swiss knife..
I actually copied and took the description from some auction sites which once had these listed.. I can't remember which but need to recheck. ....
This coin is pretty interesting for the fact that 2 variants of the 6 characters exists..at least on auctions.. I have another where the...
Absolutely! Of all the founding leaders, I have only the highest respect for him. He was instrumental in protecting and setting the foundations...
Thank you
Thank you.. my avatar is another one of my top favorites. . It is not a coin but rather a silver medal issued by the Qing imperial government....
China's First Commemorative Coin Warring States Period - Qi 齊 State. Six characters knife coin. In archaic script. With the Chinese Character...
Thanks @Sallent .. it has a very simplistic yet classic look.. it's also nice on hand being very solid and weighty.. like a pebble
Thanks @stevex6
Thanks @stevex6 .. This is a very new field for me and I am still learning and relying a lot on the assurance of true experts.. But even so, I am...
People's Republic of China. Friendship award. 1958. Gold gilt silver. Enameled. Rare. Introduced during the 1950s, stopped during the 1960s and...
Don't think it will taste like candy :D
Nice cool tessera @stevex6 . Looks eastern Greek?
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