Collection ‘5000 jaar China - De officiële Chinese Herdenkingsmunten in Zilver’ cont. 36 pieces commemorative silver 5 Yuan 1984-1997 incl. Founders of Chinese Culture 1985 (KM377-80), Chinese Culture 1986 (KM141-44) etc. - Proof in orig. box with COA's, issued by HNM

Collection MDM with silver commemorative proof coins China incl. 3 Yuan, 5 Yuan and 10 Yuan 1992-1997, UNC 37 pcs.

Collection MDM with silver commemorative proof coins China incl. 5 Yuan and 10 Yuan 1984-1992 in red velvet box, UNC 24 pcs.

Collection MDM Olympic games 1988 with silver commemorative proof coins incl. Canada, Cook Islands, Bulgaria, China, vNiue, Korea, etc., in original blue box, UNC 36 pcs., with certificate, added 3 modern medals

Collection in wooden box with Chinese silver coins, incl. 1 Yuan 1914 "Fat Man dollar", 5 Yuan 1988, 1992, 1997, 10 Yuan 2005, etc. mostly modern, 22 pieces

Western Zhou, 1122-222 B.C, Pseudo-money, different shape of pseudo money, described as ,"Wawa (Cicada) money", “lightening money” (zigzag with bulb at end), “bead money” in various shapes, sizes and number of beads. All these artifacts including string, bridge, bell, halberd, fish money, etc. are burial objects but not used for trade or barter. Nevertheless a very nice collection of c. 50 of these archeological artifacts in 4 plastic presentation boxes

Western Zhou, 1122-222 B.C, Pseudo-money, “Shield money”. These items all have a loop or bar on back as if for attachment to a (cloth?) backing, and are thus conceptually related to the wawa or "cicada" money and described by H.A. Ramsden (1912)”Chinese Early Barter and uninscribed Money”. As is usual with Zhou era bronze artifacts including string, bridge, bell, halberd, fish money, etc. are burial objects or at the most buttons, armor scales or horse ornaments, but not used for trade or barter. Nevertheless a very nice collection of c. 54 of these archeological artifacts in several different sizes

Western Zhou, 1122-222 B.C, Large lot of c. 66 archeological artifacts, most in the shape of arrow-heads and spear-heads, generally in three-edge shape. Added: two crossbow trigger parts, 3 moving parts of the normal crossbow mechanism. Interesting lot of archeological objects of various shape and sizes

Lot with 1 Fen (Y 13a, JNDA  20-12) and 5 Fen ( Y  A13a, JNDA  20-8) -1934-1945 - Manchukuo, Japanese puppet states in China, various qualities, approx. 100 pcs.

Western Zhou, 1122-771 B.C. Cowrie shell and substitutes. Inscriptions and archeological evidence show that cowrie shells were regarded as important objects of value in the Shang dynasty (c. 1766-1154 BC). In the Zhou period they are frequently referred to as gifts or rewards from kings and nobles tot heir subjects. Later imitations in bone, stone or bronze were probably used as money in some instances. Mixed collection of c. 41 cowrie shells and substitutes in stone, clay, bone etc. in 15 plastic presentation boxes (some with description added). Fine and varied collection

Western Zhou, 1122-771 B.C. Cowrie shell and substitutes. Inscriptions and archeological evidence show that cowrie shells were regarded as important objects of value in the Shang dynasty (c. 1766-1154 BC). In the Zhou period they are frequently referred to as gifts or rewards from kings and nobles tot heir subjects. Later imitations in bone, stone or bronze were probably used as money in some instances. Mixed collection of c. 24 cowrie shells and substitutes in stone, jade, quartz, etc. in 12 plastic presentation boxes (all with description added). Fine and varied collection

Western Zhou, 1122-222 B.C, Pseudo-money, "Fish money". Warring states period , Guo country. It are more likely ornaments for dressing, coffins and burrial gifts. It is unlikely that they served as coins. Collection of c. 10 pieces of different shape and size, incl. 2 specimen of Mother-of-pearl. Lot in 3 plastic presentation boxes. Fine and varied collection (Wang Yu-Ch'uan (1951). Early Chinese Coinage p238/9, Coole 6820ff)

Western Zhou, 1122-222 B.C, Pseudo-money, "Fish money". Warring states period , Guo country. It are more likely ornaments for dressing, coffins and burrial gifts. It is unlikely that they served as coins. Collection of c. 10 pieces of different shape and size. Lot in 3 plastic presentation boxes. Fine and varied collection (Wang Yu-Ch'uan (1951) Early Chinese Coinage p238/9, Coole 6820ff)

State of Yue, 475-220 B.C., A large and medium size halberd. These halberds were found at the location of the state of Yue in present-day Zhejiang. Since most battles involving this kingdom were staged on water, these dagger axes became the standard weaponry used on ships. The possibility that they were also used as a currency of the state of Yue has been put forward. More likely they may have been used as burial gift. A set of 6 miniature halberds of very light weight has been added which have been excavated since 1986 at Shaoxing City. Lot of 2 large and 6 miniature specimen is wooden presentation box (Opitz p155; Jen p5)

Zhou 1122-222 BC, Pseudo-money, "Bridge money" (4) (Coole 6708-6711); same with two dragon heads (Coole vol 5 compare 6731/2); same with two dragon heads (Coole vol 5 compare 6731/2) and similar imitation in shell (mother of pearl). Often incorrectly described as miniature imitations in bronze of a Chinese musical instrument called a "ch'ing" (pinyin qing), howeve, these bridge shaped pieces have nothing to do with a musical instrument. They are probably dressing ornaments and/or burial gifts. They come in many shapes, with or without decoration. They were made sometime during the Eastern Chou period (770-220 BC). Since then many have been excavated in Szechuan (Sichuan) and some think they are the money of either the Ba kingdom or the Shu kingdom. Lot of 7 pieces of different shape

Flat Handled Spade Money, Square Foot Spade, 350-250 BC. Obv. “Xiang Ping” / rev. “Zuo”; same: Obv. “Xiang Yuan”; same: Obv. “Zhai Yang; added: Wang Mang, AD 7-23. “Huo Bu” (Money Spade) - Lot of 4 specimen, average Fine (DH 3.401, 3.403, 3.417 & 9.30)

Western Zhou, Pseudo-money, AE Bell Money (Zhong Qian or Ch'ung), period of the Spring-Autumn Annals, ca. 770-476 BC, For many years they have been considered a form of money by some authors but these have been found in tombs as sets of bells used for making music and sets include small bells up through large ones, each probably playing one note. Whether currency or not, they are interesting artifacts. Some with clappper intact. Fine collections of 14 items

Western Zhou, Pseudo-money, AE Bell Money (Zhong Qian or Ch'ung), period of the Spring-Autumn Annals, ca. 770-476 BC, For many years they have been considered a form of money by some authors but these have been found in tombs as sets of bells used for making music and sets include small bells up through large ones, each probably playing one note. Whether currency or not, they are interesting artifacts. Some with clappper intact. Fine collections of 13 items

WITHDRAWN/VERVALLEN

Flat Handled Spade Money, Square Foot Spade, 350-250 BC. Obv. “Chang Zi”; same “Ping Yang” (2) - Lot of 3 pieces, average F (DH 3.202; 3.355, 3.358)

Zhou 1122-222 B.C. Pseudo-money, Warring States period. Seven pieces of so-called key money or lotus root heart money (Ou Hsin Ch’ien). If they were used as currency is very unlikely, nevertheless Interesting rare objects of different shape and size (Ramsden (1912) p 28-29; Coole (1976) 6820ff; Althoff, R. (1993) Sammlung Kohler-Osbar Band II/1. p 137)

Eastern Zhou, Warring States period 475-222 B.C. Knife money, Pointed tip knives (DH 4.19); Ming knives (4), (DH 4.41-43); straight knives (DH 4.62, 67); added a set of 6 bronze cowrie shell imitations of different sizes. All objects in plastic presentation boxes. Note that not for all knives the authenticty is proved. Nevertheless a very interesting lot ancient artifacts (16) in varied shapes and size

Lot of 19 most larger denominations incl. Wu Zhu cent. 1 wen (S.269), Northern Song, 1 wen (DH-16.41; S.468); 2 wen, Xi Ning zhong bao c/wise, seal script (DH-16.193; S.538); same: 3 wen (2), regular script (DH-16.199; S.542a); 1 wen, Sheng Song yuan bao, running script (DH-16.379; S.607); same: 10 wen (2), Chong Ning tong bao, slender gold script (DH-16.400; S.634); same: 10 wen, Chong Ning zhong bao, Li script DH-16.408; S.623); same: 3 wen (2), Xuan He tong bao, Li script bao, (DH-16.493; S.660); Same: 3 wen (2), Seal script (DH-16.576; S.659); Southern Song, 2 wen Jian Yan tong bao (DH-17.26; S.676); Jin dynasty, 1 wen, Zheng Long yuan bao c/wise (DH-18.40; S.1083); Ming dynasty, 1 wen, Yong Le tong bao, (DH-20.122; S.1166); Qing dynasty, Wen Zong 1851-61, 10 wen (3), Xian Feng zhong bao (DH-22.699; C# 1-6.1)

Box with approx. 2,5 Kg. Of Chinese Cash coins, mostly Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Eastern Zhou 770-220 BC, Pseudo-money, "Bridge money" (Coole 6708-6711) Often incorrectly described as miniature imitations in bronze of a Chinese musical instrument called a "ch'ing" (pinyin qing), howeve, these bridge shaped pieces have nothing to do with a musical instrument. They are probably dressing ornaments and/or burial gifts. They come in many shapes, with or without decoration. They were made sometime during the Eastern Chou period (770-220 BC). Since then many have been excavated in Szechuan (Sichuan) and some think they are the money of either the Ba kingdom or the Shu kingdom. Lot of 5 pieces of different shape

Eastern Zhou 770-220 BC, Pseudo-money, "Bridge money" (Coole 6708-6713) Often incorrectly described as miniature imitations in bronze of a Chinese musical instrument called a "ch'ing" (pinyin qing), however, these bridge shaped pieces have nothing to do with a musical instrument. They are probably dressing ornaments and/or burial gifts. They come in many shapes, with or without decoration. They were made sometime during the Eastern Chou period (770-220 BC). Since then many have been excavated in Szechuan (Sichuan) and some think they are the money of either the Ba kingdom or the Shu kingdom. Lot of 5 pieces of different shape

Western Zhou, 1122-222 B.C, Pseudo-money,"Wawa (Cicada) money". Spring & Autumn period. Generically, these are wearable ornaments with a loop for hanging. They could be simply ornaments, but a number of interested parties like to think that bronze of any shape could/would have been used as money back then. They are convenient size and shape for coins, especially given that they were using big, fragile spades at the time. Well preserved lot of 5 specimen of different size and shape

Western Zhou, 1122-222 B.C, Pseudo-money, “ring money”, Warring states period and early Han times. Lot of 10 objects in good state of preservation

Terracotta fragments of moulds for casting, incl. mould for casting Wang Mang spade money (DH 9.29); Fitting obverse and reverse Qing casting mould. Lot of 4 interesting archeological artifacts

Two terracotta fragments of moulds for casting of Wu Zhu coins (DH 10.16). Interesting archeological artifacts, with fitting Wu Zhu coin added to it

Auspicious charms, incl. Terrestrial Branches and Animals, animals boxed / 12 zodiac signs (rf. ZENO 340909); Horse charm “Shan Zi”; General and Horse “Tang Jiang San Ji”; Dragon and Phoenix / “zhou yuan tong bao”; Unknown deity, “chang ming fu gui”; “Feng Hua Xue Yue” erotic charm; “ru yu si shui”, wish for spouses to live in love and harmony (2); added two Korean charms (ZENO 341200, -201) - Lot of 10 charms

Mixed collection of Chinese charms, souvenirs and replica’s, incl. large soapstone and a white-baked clay spade design; Qing dynasty, Good wishes to pass exams, imitative knife (2) one with “huobu wubai” (=500), key-money - Lot of 6 curious items

Lot with 6x China Lunar series 10 Yuan of 2015-2018, 2021 & 2002, all in slabs MS69PL, added 5 Yuan 2022 Ol. Winter Games MS69PL

Eastern Zhou 770-220 BC, Pseudo-money, "Fish money". Warring states period , Guo country. It are more likely ornaments for dressing, coffins and burrial gifts. It is unlikely that they served as coins; Cowrie shells and substitutes. Inscriptions and archeological evidence show that cowrie shells were regarded as important objects of value in the Shang dynasty (c. 1766-1154 BC). In the Zhou period they are frequently referred to as gifts or rewards from kings and nobles tot heir subjects. Later imitations in bone, stone (Jade), terracotta. bead money, 5 segments. Intersting lot of 8 early Chinse monetairy objects

Two terracotta fragments of moulds for casting of early Chinese cash coins. Interesting archeological artifacts.€ 50

Qi Ming knifes (DH 4.41); straight knife, with 9 triangles; fancy plate showing casting proces of knife money. Attractive lot of 4 items