State of Qi Qi knife, -401 – -220
Qi Jian Zao Bang Chang Fa Hua
Information
Country
State of Qi
State of Qi
Currency
Knife money
(401 – 220)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Qi knife
Year
-401 – -220
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Knife
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
49.36
Diameter (mm)
179
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Qi knife from State of Qi. Issued from -401 to -220. Struck in Bronze. Measures 179 mm and weighs 49.36 g.
- Obverse
- Six Chinese ideograms on the blade. (Qi Jian Zao Bang Fa Hua Qi establishment / Make state long legal money)
- Reverse
- One Chinese ideogram on the blade with three horizontal lines near the tip. (Hua)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4e: 七 (Qi; seven) | ||
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4i: 卜 (Bu) | ||
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4j: 工 (Gong) | ||
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4m: 屮 (Che) | ||
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4o: 化 (Hua) | ||
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4s: 日 (Ri; a rectangle or circle) | ||
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4u: 可 or 司 (Ke or Si) | ||
| ND (401 BC - 220 BC) | — | Hartill#4.4z: 吉 (Ji) |
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