CNG 96, Lot: 1089. Estimate $150. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CHINA, North and South dynasties. Northern Qí. Wénxuāndì. AD 550-559. Æ Wu Zhu (24mm, 3.73 g). Cast AD 553-559. Chang Ping Wu Zhu (The constant and regular Wuzhu) in zhuànshū Hànzì (seal script) characters / Blank. BN Chinoises II 972-4; Hartill 13.27. Near EF, attractive bluish-green patina.

From the J.P. Righetti Collection.