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Silver
shovel-shaped coin¡¡
Spring and Autumn Period £¨770-476B.C.£©Unearthed at Fugou, Henan Length: 10.5cm Width: 6cm Weight: 134.1g ¡¡The coin is called bu, which was made the shape of a small shovel with a handle. It was used in the Chu state. It dates back the use of silver coin more than 2,000 years ago. |