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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.

 

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