A FOUR-CHARACTER KNIFE COIN OF THE STATE OF QI DURING THE WARRING STATES PERIOD
Updated August 23, 2026
This auction ended on September 4, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0157 |
| Estimate | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Sep Premier Antique & Collectibles |
| Date | September 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Yakon Auctions |
| Location | Germantown, Maryland |
L:18.5cmWeight:75g This knife coin was minted during the Warring States Period, primarily circulating in the Qi State. It is a typical example of pre-Qin knife coins, bearing the seal script
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