![Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Pieces Song (960 - 1127 AD) Ju (or Che): CHESS CHARMSCoins collectors know that several ancient Chinese coins are not monetary but are "Chess" pieces instead. Indeed, antique metal pieces made for Xiangqi play are often found. Coins collecto](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241770_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
Bronze Coins
![Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Pieces Song (960 - 1127 AD) Ju (or Che): CHESS CHARMSCoins collectors know that several ancient Chinese coins are not monetary but are "Chess" pieces instead. Indeed, antique metal pieces made for Xiangqi play are often found. Coins collecto](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241770_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA spade coin State of Liang, 400-300 BC, AE spade money Zhou dynasty: CHINA spade coin State of Liang, 400-300 BC, AE spade money Zhou dynastyFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diamete:51mm thickness:2.6mmWeight: 22g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241768_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA spade coin WANG MANG 7 - 23 AD Han Dynasty: CHINA spade coin WANG MANG 7 - 23 AD Han DynastyFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 60mm thickness: 2.7mmWeight: 22g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241717_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Buddha Elephant Kwan-yin coin" coin 53g: CHINA "Buddha Elephant Kwan-yin coin" coin 53g Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 62mm thickness: 16mmWeight: 53g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong: CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter:45mm thickness:5.5mmWeight :45g conversion : 1 inch = 25](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 18g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong: CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter:34mm thickness:4.2mmWeight :18g conversion : 1 inch = 25](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241714_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong: CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 45mm thickness: 5.5mmWeight: 45g conversion: 1 inch = 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241713_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong: CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 45mm thickness: 5.5mmWeight: 45g conversion: 1 inch = 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241711_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong: CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin 45g approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 45mm thickness: 5.5mmWeight: 45g conversion: 1 inch = 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![China Spade Coin State of Liang, 400-300 BC Xin dynas, AE, an yi yi jin in archaic: China Spade Coin State of Liang, 400-300 BC, AE flat-handled spade, an yi yi jin in archaicFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 52mm thickness: 1.7mmWeight: 15g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241706_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![China Copper Coin Diameter: 84mm Thickness: 2.6mm Weight: 40g: China Copper Coin Diameter: 84mm Thickness: 2.6mmWeight: 40gFeatures: Bronze CopparOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 84mm thickness: 2.6mmWeight: 40g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241705_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA Spade Coin, Wang Mang's Regime Han Dynasty, 206 BC–220 AD: CHINA Spade Coin, Wang Mang's Regime Han Dynasty, 206 BC–220 ADFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 38mm thickness: 2mmWeight: 8g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Yansheng" coins Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty (916-1125 CE) Wu Zhu: CHINA "Yansheng" coins Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty (916-1125 CE) Wu ZhuFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 45mm thickness: 3.3mmWeight: 36g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179241703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![China Chinese knife coin Qing Shi Huangdi, Zhou Dynasty 200 BC: China Chinese knife coin Qing Shi Huangdi, Zhou Dynasty 200 BCFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 60mm thickness: 2.1mmWeight: 9g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179197372_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![China Song Dynasty Coin "Tian Shou Yong Chang" 960 to 1279 AC: China Song Dynasty Coin "Tian Shou Yong Chang" 960 to 1279 ACFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 30mm thickness: 1.6mmWeight: 3g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179195801_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![China Early Chinese "Bridge Coin" 1000 BC - 500 BC Zhou Dynasty: China Early Chinese "Bridge Coin" 1000 BC - 500 BC Zhou DynastyFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 122mm thickness: 2.8mmWeight: 38g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179194024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![China Wang Mang coin, 45 BC to AD 23 Han dynasty four hundred cloth coins: China Wang Mang coin, 45 BC to AD 23 Han dynasty four hundred cloth coinsFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 38mm thickness: 2mmWeight: 7g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179192849_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![Early coinage CHINA Qin 400 - 220 BC Ba & Shu states: Early coinage CHINA Qin 400 - 220 BC Ba & Shu statesFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 85mm thickness: 2.6mmWeight: 17g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179189201_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Yansheng" coins Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty (916-1125 CE) Wu Zhu: CHINA "Yansheng" coins Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty (916-1125 CE)Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 45mm thickness: 3.3mmWeight: 36g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179189200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA Coin AR Rupees, Chengdu Mint in Tibet, ND (1933-39) Emperor Guang Xu: CHINA Coin AR Rupees, Chengdu Mint in Tibet, ND (1933-39) Emperor Guang XuFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 23mm thickness: 1.4mmWeight: 5g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179189193_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Yansheng" coins Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty (916-1125 CE) Wu Zhu: CHINA "Yansheng" coins Liao Dynasty Liao Dynasty (916-1125 CE)Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 45mm thickness: 3.3mmWeight: 36g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179188678_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor Taizong: CHINA "Chunhua Yuanbao" coin approx. AC 960 to 1279 Song Dynasty marked by Emperor TaizongFeatures: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 34mm thickness: 4.2mmWeight: 18g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179187224_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA Knife coin, Zhou Dynasty, 400 - 250 BC,: CHINA Knife coin, Zhou Dynasty, 400 - 250 BC, Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 127mm thickness: 2.4mmWeight: 16g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm, 1mm = 0.0393 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179187216_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![CHINA Spade Coin, Wang Mang's Regime Han Dynasty, 206 BC–220 AD "chabu": CHINA Spade Coin, Wang Mang's Regime Han Dynasty, 206 BC–220 AD "chabu"Small Spade coin Features: BronzeOrigin: ChinaDimension: diameter: 41mm thickness: 2.3mmWeight: 10g conversion: 1 inch = 25.4mm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/179185947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
News about Bronze Coins
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]