Lot 704

Chinese Ant nose/Ghost face bronze coin, 400-220 BC, 3.15 g, Rare

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Chinese Ant nose/Ghost face bronze coin, 400-220 BC, 3.15 g, Rare
Chinese Ant nose/Ghost face bronze coin, 400-220 BC, 3.15 g, Rare
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Chinese Ant nose/Ghost face bronze coin, 400-220 BC, 3.15 g, Rare

Estimate: $300 - $800

Starting Bid: $100

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by Eternity Gallery
July 25, 2026 10:30 AM EDT
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Tampa, FL, US 33646

Chinese Ant nose/Ghost face bronze coin, 400-220 BC, 3.15 g, Rare Early bronze coins, known as Yi Bi Qian (Ant nose money) or Gui Lian Qian (Ghost face money) were definitely used as money in 400-220BC. They have been found in areas to the south of Yellow River, corresponding to the state of Chou in the Warring States period. One hoard was of some 16,000 pieces. Their weigh is variable, and their alloy often contains a high proportion of lead. The name Ant Nose refers to the appearance of the inscriptions, and is nothing to do with keeping ants out of the noses of corpses. Hartill: 1.9 Weight: 3.15 g Condition: genuine patina

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