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T'ai P'ing T'ung Pao, China, 1851-1864

Object Details

Description
One (1) t'ai p'ing t'ung pao coin, Hung Hsiu Ch'uan (T'ai P'ing Rebel)
China, 1851-1864
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left
Obverse Text: Romanization: T'AI / P'ING / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Emperor.)
Reverse Image: Dot above the hole.
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1851 - 1864
Credit Line
Stack Family
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 24 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in
Object Name
coin
T'ai P'ing T'ung Pao, China, 1851 - 1864
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