Chinese bronze coin, Warring States period (400-200 BC). Obverse: Yi Liu Hua; Reverse: Plain; Weight: 9.41 g; Diameter: 33 mm; Hartill: not found Estimate: $750-$1500; Authenticity report: Genuine; Condition: EF, used in circulation, colorful patina. The Warring States period (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhànguó Shídài), also known as the Era of Warring States, is a period in ancient China following the Spring and Autumn period and concluding with the victory of the state of Qin in 221 BC, creating a unified China under the Qin Dynasty. Different scholars use dates for the beginning of the period ranging between 481 BC and 403 BC, but Sima Qian's date of 475 BC is most often cited. Most of this period coincides with the second half of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, although the Chinese sovereign (king of Zhou) was merely a figurehead.
Condition EF, used in circulation, colorful patina
Low Estimate: 700
High Estimate: 2000