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Shun Chih T'ung Pao, China, 1644-1662

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) shun chih t'ung pao coin, Emperor Shih Tsu(Ch'ing/Qing)
China, 1644-1662
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: SHUN / CHIH / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Shun Chih period.)
Reverse Image: Orthodox script to the right of the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: YUN (Translation: 1/1000 of tael of silver, for Min-yun in the province of Chih-li.)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1644 - 1662
Credit Line
Mendel Peterson
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 25 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in
Object Name
coin
Shun Chih T'ung Pao, China, 1644 - 1662
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