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Image: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China (CC0)
DenominationKnife Money (ancient currency type)
Country / EmpireQi State (Ancient China)
Diameter (mm)Not specified (length would be more appropriate for this shape)
Obverse DesignKnife shape with ancient Chinese characters inscribed on the blade, likely indicating the state, city of origin, or value.
Reverse DesignLikely plain or with simpler markings/symbols (common for this type of knife money).
