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Chou Yuan T'ung Pao, China, 954-959

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) chou yuan t'ung pao coin, Emperor Shih Tsung (Posterior Chou Dynasty)
China, 954 - 959
Obverse Image: Script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: CHOU / YUAN / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Chou Yuan Period)
Reverse Image: Dot below hole.
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
954 - 959
Credit Line
Bequest of George B. Glover
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 25 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in
Object Name
coin
Chou Yuan T'ung Pao, China, 954 - 959
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