Ancient Chinese Spade Money Coin - Warring States Era Artifact #1766762 (License: Personal Use)

This artifact is a bronze spade-shaped coin (bu bi) minted during China’s Warring States period, reflecting early monetary systems before standardized Qin currency. The inscribed characters-likely denoting mint location, weight, or denomination-are rendered in ancient seal script, showcasing the evolution of Chinese writing and metallurgical craftsmanship. Such coins were cast using clay molds and circulated among states like Zhou, Han, and Zhao.

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