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Ta Ch'uan Wu Shih, China, 9 - 23

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) ta ch'uan wu shih coin, Regency of Wang Mang (Xin/Hsin Dynasty)
China, 9 - 23
Obverse Image: Seal Script top, bottom, right, and left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TA / CH'UAN / WU / SHIH (Translation: Large coin fifty)
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
General Information: Wu Zhu Coin
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
9 - 23
Credit Line
Mendel Peterson
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 27 mm; 1/32 in x 1 1/16 in
Object Name
coin
Ta Ch'uan Wu Shih, China, 9 - 23
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