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Auction 45 – 26 - 29 January 2023

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part A: Th, 26.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part B: Th, 26.01.2023, from 11:30 PM CET
Part C: Fr, 27.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
Part D: Sa, 28.01.2023, from 12:00 AM CET
Part E: Sa, 28.01.2023, from 7:00 PM CET
Part F: Su, 29.01.2023, from 7:00 PM CET

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CHU: Qian Feng, 925-951, iron 10 cash, H-15.63, qian feng quán bao, with ce abov...

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CHU: Qian Feng, 925-951, iron 10 cash, H-15.63, qian feng quán bao, with ce above on reverse, Fine to VF. According to the histories, because there was much lead and iron in Hunan, Ma Yin took the advice of his minister Gao Yu to cast lead and iron coins at Changsha in 925. One of these was worth ten copper cash, and their circulation was confined to Changsha. Merchants traded in these coins, to the benefit of the State.
Estimate: USD 150 - 250

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Price realized	180 USD
Starting price	140 USD
Estimate	150 USD

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