Object Details
- Description
- One (1) hsien feng chung pao coin, Emperor Wen Tsung (Ch'ing/Qing)
- China, 1851-1861
- Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
- Obverse Text: Romanization: HSIEN / FENG / CHUNG / PAO (Translation: Heavy currency of the Hsien Feng period.)
- Reverse Image: Manchu script to the right and left of the hole; Chinese script above and below.
- Reverse Text: Romanization: PAU / CHE / TANG / SHIH (Translation: for Chekiang Province Mint, Equal to 10.)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1851-1861
- Credit Line
- Stack Family
- Physical Description
- copper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 mm x 37.5 mm; 1/32 in x 1 15/32 in
- Object Name
- coin
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