Imitation Ming Knife Money, China, 481 - 255 BCE

Imitation Ming Knife Money, China, 481 - 255 BCE

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Description (Brief)
One (1) modern imitation Ming knife money
China, 481 - 255 BCE
Obverse Image: Seal text with three lines on the handle.
Obverse Text: Romanization: MING (for the city of Ming)
Reverse Image: Three Seal characters.
Reverse Text: Characters undecipherable
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
knife money
date made
481 - 255 BCE
associated date
-0481 - -0255
place made
China
Physical Description
bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 140 mm x 24 mm x 2 mm; 5 1/2 in x 15/16 in x 3/32 in
ID Number
NU.66.12752
catalog number
66.12752
accession number
268682
Credit Line
Sebald, William J.
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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