Certified bronze cowrie-money - earliest coinage of China! Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 BC), China H#1.3; Schjoth A9.

Primitive earliest Chinese coinage, cast in bronze to imitate cowrie shells. Intact and in perfect condition, with the original patina. 21.6mm long, 1.5 grams. Hartill type #1.3; Schjoth A9.

High grade (80), with no damage or repairs, with original dirt. The earliest bronze coinage of China and perhaps the world.

SKU   xv2188-w71279