Uncertain Chinese characters which has been read as "ge liu zhu" ("each six zhu", referring to the nominal weight of the coin) / Blank. 17mm long, 1.12 grams. Issued ca.400-220 BC. Schjoth #14; Hartill 1.9-1.11. SKU T443-51231

These bronze pieces with inscriptions are known as 蚁鼻钱 Yi Bi Qian (Ant Nose Money) or 鬼脸钱 Gui Lian Qian (Ghost Face Money) were definitely used as money. They have been found in hoards, strung up, like the later cash with holes, in the areas to the south of the Yellow River corresponding to the State of Chu in the Warring States period. Their weight is very variable, and their alloy often contains a high proportion of lead. They imitate the cowrie shells which were used as money for centuries earlier.

This coin is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.