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Ta Sung Yuan Pao, China, 1225 - 1228

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) ta sung yuan pao coin, Emperor Li Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)
China, 1225 - 1228
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, right, bottom, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TA / SUNG / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original coin of the Ta Sung period.)
Reverse Image: San character for third year of the period below the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: SAN (Transition: third)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1225 - 1228
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Object Name
coin
Ta Sung Yuan Pao, China, 1225 - 1228
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