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Hsuan Ho T'ung Pao, China, 1119

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) hsuan ho t'ung pao coin, Emperor Hui Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)
China, 1119
Obverse Image: Seal script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: HSUAN / HO / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Cheng Ho period.)
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1119
Credit Line
Prof. Gee, N. Gist
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 23.9 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in
Object Name
coin
Hsuan Ho T'ung Pao, China, 1119
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