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Ta Shun T'ung Pao, China, 1644 - 1645

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) ta shun t'ung pao coin, Chang Hsien-chung (Ming Rebel)
China, 1644-1645
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TA / SHUN / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Ta Shun period)
Reverse Image: Orthodox script below the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: KUNG (Translation: Board of Works)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1644 - 1645
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Object Name
coin
Ta Shun T'ung Pao, China, 1644 - 1645
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