Skip to main content

Link to Smithsonian homepage

Smithsonian Music

Main menu

  • Calendar
  • Listen
  • Learn
    • Ask Smithsonian
    • Collections Spotlights
    • Music Stories
  • Watch
  • Blog

Ssu Chu, China, 454 - 465

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) ssu chu coin, Emperor Hsiao Wu Ti (Sung Dynasty)
China, 454 - 465
Obverse Image: Seal Script read right to left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: SSU / CHU (Translation: Four Chu)
Reverse Image: Seal character read right to left.
Reverse Text: Romanization: HSIAO / CHIEN (Translation: title of the reign)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
454 - 465
Credit Line
Bequest of George B. Glover
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 22 mm; 1/32 in x 7/8 in
Object Name
coin
Ssu Chu, China, 454 - 465
There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Link to Smithsonian homepage

  • About
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
Back to Top