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2 Jin Liang State, Dang Lie
| Issuer | Wei, State of |
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| Year | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Flat-handle square-foot spade money (fang zu bu) of the Wei State, cast in bronze and displaying the characteristic trapezoidal shoulder profile with two squared foot terminals separated by a central arch. The obverse field bears a multi-character inscription in archaic Chinese script arranged vertically across the body of the spade. The legend reads 'Liang Zhong Jin Wu Shi er Dang Lie' (梁重金五十二當釿), denoting the denomination and weight standard: 'Liang heavy jin, 50 (series 2), equal to one lie.' The characters are rendered in raised relief in the Zhou-period seal script style, distributed across the central and lateral registers of the spade body. The surface exhibits a heavy patina of green and blue-grey corrosion consistent with ancient burial, and the handle retains its characteristic flat, slightly tapering form. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse of this square-foot spade is essentially plain and uninscribed, presenting a smooth, slightly concave field typical of cast Warring States spade money produced from two-piece clay or stone moulds. The surface is covered uniformly in a thick, stratified patina of green and olive tones with areas of lighter grey-green, consistent with long-term burial. The raised rim borders and foot terminals are clearly defined, and the central arch between the feet is neatly formed, reflecting the standard casting technique of the period. No inscriptions, symbols, or secondary markings are present on this face. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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