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Yu Min T'ung Pao, China, 1676-1681

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) yu min t'ung pao coin, Keng Ching-chung (Ch'ing/Qing Rebel)
China, 1676-1681
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: YU / MIN / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Yu Min period)
Reverse Image: Orthodox script to the right and left of the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: YI / CH'IEN (Translation: One mace indicating the value in silver.)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1676 - 1681
Credit Line
Mendel Peterson
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 mm x 37.5 mm; 3/32 in x 1 15/32 in
Object Name
coin
Yu Min T'ung Pao, China, 1676 - 1681
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