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50 Cents, Proof, China, n.d.

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 cent proof coin
China, Kwangtung Province, n.d.
Obverse Image: Orthodox text in a beaded circle and around the rim, Manchu script at the center.
Obverse Text: Romanization: KUANG / HSU / YUAN / PAO / GUANG / DONG / SHENG / TSAO / LI / LIU / SAN / P'ING /
Reverse Image: Dragon-emblem in the center surrounded by clouds; rosettes to the right and left.
Reverse Text: KWANG- / TUNG / PROVINCE / 3 / MACE / AND / 6/ CANDAREENS
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
n.d.
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Object Name
coin
50 Cents, proof, China, n.d.
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