Denomination : Bronze Huo-pu spade valued at 25 wu shu.
Date : Wang Mang ruled between the two Han Dynasties from AD 7 to 23. This type was introduced during his 5th coinage reform of AD 14 ,and was probably issued until AD 23 as these are the most common of all spade money.
Reference : Schjoth-148. Hartill 9.20.
Size : 22.6 x 57.5 mm. Weight : 12.57 grams.
Grade : gVF with a grey brown base patina, with pale green and white encrustations.
Obverse : "Huo-Pu".
Reverse : blank.