One (1) spade money (pu coin)
China, 770 - 255 BCE
Obverse Image: A line extends from the handle of the spade to the bottom arch, to the left and right is Seal text.
Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
Reverse Image: A line extends from the handle of the spade to the bottom arch, to the left and right is Seal text.
Reverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
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