© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Ant-nose Money "Ghost face" type; repeated inscription 400 BC - 220 BC
| Bronze | 6.26 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Chu (Warring States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 220 BC |
| Currency | Ant-nose money (401-220 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.26 g |
| Size | 25 mm |
| Shape | Oval (With a hole) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#240531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One primitive Chinese ideogram.
Lettering: 貝
Translation:
Bei
Shell
Edge
Plain
Comment
While this is the most common type of ant-nose money, the depicted ideogram still remains debated. Bei (貝; for shell) is commonly accepted, although Jin (晋) is another theory.There is a lot of variation is size and weight.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "ghost face" design on the obverse, which is believed to have been inspired by ancient Chinese mythology and spiritual beliefs. The repeated inscription on the coin also adds to its distinctiveness and historical significance.
