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
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