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Cheng Ho T'ung Pao, China, 1111 - 1118

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) cheng ho t'ung pao coin, Emperor Hui Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)
China, 1111 - 1118
Obverse Image: Seal script read top, right, bottom, left. (?)
Obverse Text: Romanization: CHENG / 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
1111 - 1118
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 24.3 mm x 2.516 mm; 31/32 in x 3/32 in
Object Name
coin
Cheng Ho T'ung Pao, China, 1111 - 1118
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