China Zhou Dynasty Ant-nose money (ghost face money) 401BC-220BC, 2.3gm 16mm X 10.2mm
- Listing Type:
- This item is For Sale - Buy It Now
- Quantity:
- 1 available for sale
- Buy It Now For:
- $22.99
- Shipping:
- $6.00 Economy Shipping (1 to 10 business days) - (more details)
- Returns:
- 7 day money back, buyer pays return shipping - (more details)
- Certified by:
- Raw / Unspecified
- Visitor Count:
- 26 views
- Payment Methods Accepted:
-
Item Description
China Zhou Dynasty Ant-nose money (ghost face money) 401BC-220BC, 2.3gm 16mm X 10.2mm, Bronze AE, Shape oval (with hole), Cast coin
Obverse: One primitive Chinese ideogram. Lettering: 貝, Translation: Bei Shell,
Reverse: Flat, Edge Plain
Reference: Hartill #1.1–1.11
Physical description: These coins were small, convex on one side, and flat on the other, resembling a shell. Their markings are said to look like the face of a ghost or the nose of an ant.
Origin: The bronze "ghost face money" imitated cowrie shells, which were an earlier form of money used in the Shang and Zhou dynasties. As trade increased, different states began minting various bronze currencies, including the spade-shaped and knife-shaped money of other kingdoms
These ancient bronze ”Ant Nose“ coins date to the Zhou Dynasty (1125-255 BCE), one of the longest and most influential periods in Chinese history. Issued in the State of Chu during the later Warring States era, they reflect the transition from primitive barter with cowrie shells to cast metal coinage. Their distinctive teardrop form with pierced ends and stylized markings earned them the nickname ”Ant Nose,“ a name still used by collectors today. Each coin, over two millennia old, carries a unique patina from centuries in the earth—tangible artifacts of the Zhou Dynasty’s economic and cultural development, and important precursors to the round coins that later defined Chinese currency
Shipping USA only
Sku# 1109
Payment and Shipping Details
Seller IP Address:
- United States Shipping services available:
| Shipping / Handling Cost | Cost For Each Additional Item | Service |
|---|---|---|
| $6.00 | $1.00 | Economy Shipping (1 to 10 business days) |
Return Policy:
Item must be returned within: 7 days - Buyer pays return shipping costs.
Refund will be given as: Money back
