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50 Cents, China, n.d.

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 cent coin,
China, Yunnan Province, n.d.
Obverse Image: Inside a circle of four Orthodox characters are four Manchu characters all in a beaded circle; to the sides are floral designs composed of seven circlets, above and below is Chinese text;
Obverse Text: KUANG / HSU / YUAN / PAO / YUN / NAN / SHENG / TSAO / (Needs further translation)
Reverse Image: In the center is a new dragon design faced foward; to the sides are floral designs composed of seven circlets, no legend; fiery ball with 2 circle,
Reverse Text:
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, China, n.d.
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