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Ch'ung Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1628-1642

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) ch'ung cheng t'ung pao coin, Emperor Chuang Lieh Ti (Ming Dynasty)
China, 1628 - 1642
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: CH'UNG / CHENG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Ch'ung Cheng Period)
Reverse Image: Orthodox script to the right of the hole, dot (star) below.
Reverse Text: Romanization: ERH (Translation: one equal to two)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1628 - 1642
Credit Line
Stack Family
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 28.5 mm; 1/32 in x 1 1/8 in
Object Name
coin
Ch'ung Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1628 - 1642
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