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Chia Yu T'ung Pao, China, 1056-1064

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) chia yu t'ung pao coin, Emperor Jen Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)
China, 1056 - 1064
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, right, bottom, left; water chestnut-formed hole.
Obverse Text: Romanization: CHIA / YU / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Original coin of the Chih Ho period.)
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1056 - 1064
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 24.5 mm x 3.748 mm; 31/32 in x 5/32 in
Object Name
coin
Chia Yu T'ung Pao, China, 1056 - 1064
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