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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
ancient coins
Five Character Knife Money, China, 5th-1st century BCE
5th - 1st century BCE
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (2017.0116.005), dated 5th - 1st century BCE, place made: China. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: knife money. Materials: bronze (overall material); overall: 18.8 cm x 2.5 cm x.45 cm; 7 13/32 in x 31/32 in x 3/16 in.
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
ancient coins
Three Character Knife Money, China, 5th-1st century BCE
5th - 1st century BCE
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (2017.0116.004), dated 5th - 1st century BCE, place made: China. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: knife money. Materials: bronze (overall material); overall: 18.8 cm x 2.61 cm x.2 cm; 7 13/32 in x 1 1/32 in x 3/32 in.
Partial type record