One (1) modern imitation Qi (Chi) knife,
China, 683 - 263 BCE (19th Century)
Obverse Image: Seal text.
Obverse Text: Romanization: CHIEH / MO / I / CHIH / CHI / HUA (OR) CH'U / HUA / HUA (OR) PAO / HUA) (Translation: Lucky coin or precious coin or currency of the city of Chieh Mo)
Reverse Image: Three lines, dot, and seal charater.
Reverse Text: Romanization: SAN / HUA (Translation: Three Hua).
General Information:Issued in the 9th year (BCE368) of Wei Wang of Qi (Ch'i)
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