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Hsuan Ho T'ung Pao, China, 1119-1125

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) hsuan ho t'ung pao coin, Hui Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)
China, 1119 - 1125
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, right, bottom, left: value two.
Obverse Text: Romanization: HSUAN / HO / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Hsuan Ho period.)
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1119 - 1125
Credit Line
Sebald, William J.
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 30.1 mm; 1/32 in x 1 3/16 in
Object Name
coin
Hsuan Ho T'ung Pao, China, 1119 - 1125
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