【Autumn Numismatic Sales Special Features: One Knife Worth Five Thousand】
Wang Mang (AD 7-23) One Knife Worth Five Thousand (Yi Dao Ping Wu Qian), with “Yi Dao” characters inlaid in gold (Hartil 9.12). GBCA 82. Scarce nice condition showcasing brilliant gold inlaid and clear inscription. Magnificent.
Wang Mang, the founder of Xin Dynasty, introduced a number of currency reforms. However, the currency system was extremely complex and turned out to be a total failure. This high denomination knife money, showcasing beautiful gold inlaid, is the most sought-after type issued during Xin Dynasty.
【錢鈔秋拍拍品介紹：一刀平五千金錯刀】
王莽新朝（公元7-23）一刀平五千金錯刀（Hartil 9.12）。公博美82。金錯效果仍清晰閃亮，銘文清晰分明，可遇不可求之上佳品相。
王莽為新朝之創立者，並引入了極為複雜的貨幣改革，但最終之失敗收場。當中這款高面額之刀幣為大名譽品，向來甚受古錢收藏家青睞。