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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sallent, post: 2767323, member: 76194&quot;][ATTACH=full]637522[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>A couple of you were interested in seeing the size difference between my Wang Mang Huo Bu spade coin, and currency you were more familiar with.</p><p><br /></p><p>So for your benefit, here is a 100% to scale comparison between the bronze Huo Bu spade coin (one of the most common and most affordable Chinese spade coins available in the marketplace) and other common coins members here should recognize.</p><p><br /></p><p>1: Ptolemy IV AE40 (40mm)</p><p>2. Alexander III Tetradrachm minted under Seleukos I (26.67mm)</p><p>3. Julius Caesar denarius (19mm)</p><p>4. Kay Yuang Tong Bao (standard coin of the Tang dynasty) (24.5mm)</p><p><br /></p><p>The spade coin is 58mm x 22mm. Obviously it won&#039;t fit in a 2x2, so I have a special display box on it&#039;s way to display this coin I&#039;ll just put it next to my coin box in the safety deposit box. Anyway, enjoy!</p><p><br /></p><p>* A special note: After several months inside paper 2x2, some of my more cleaned and shinny ancient silver coins are showing the beginnings of pink hues on their surfaces. I expected toning, but nothing that fast.</p><p><br /></p><p>*Also, I have more Chinese coins to share with all of you soon. Yay! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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