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Yung Li T'ung Pao, China, 1646-1659

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) yung li t'ung pao coin, Yung Ming Wang, Prince of the Everlasting Ming (Ming Dynasty)
China, 1646-1659
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: YUNG / LI / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Yung Li period)
Reverse Image: Orthodox text above and below the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: YIH / FEN (Translation: one candareen)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1646 - 1659
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 35 mm; 1/32 in x 1 3/8 in
Object Name
coin
Yung Li T'ung Pao, China, 1646 - 1659
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