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Spade Money, China, 770 - 255 BCE

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) spade money (pu coin) (fantasy?)
China, 770 - 255 BCE
Obverse Image: Doubtful
Obverse Text: Doubtful
Reverse Image: Doubtful
Reverse Text: Doubtful
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
770 - 255 BCE
Credit Line
Bequest of George B. Glover
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 42.5 mm x 27.5 mm x 1 mm; 1 11/16 in x 1 3/32 in x 1/32 in
Object Name
spade money
Spade money, China, 770-255 BCE
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