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Ch'ien Lung T'ung Pao, China, 1736-1795

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) ch'ien lung t'ung pao coin, Emperor Kao Tsung Shun Huang Ti(Ch'ing/Qing)
China, 1736-1795
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: CH'IEN / LUNG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Ch'ien Lung period.)
Reverse Image: Manchu script to the right and left of the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: PAU / YUWAN (Translation: Board of Works.)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1736-1795
Credit Line
Catherine Bullowa
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 23 mm; 1/32 in x 29/32 in
Object Name
coin
Ch'ien Lung T'ung Pao, China, 1736 - 1795
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