Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- One (1) wado kaichin coin, Empress Gemmyo
- Japan, 708
- Obverse Image: Chinese orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
- Obverse Text: Romanization: WA / DO / KAI / CHIN (Translation: Japanese Copper Initial Treasure).
- Reverse Image: N/A
- Reverse Text: N/A
- General Information: Wado kaichin were modeled on Chiense Kai Yuan Tung Bo of the T'ang Dynasty (618 - 907).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 708
- Credit Line
- Sebald, William J.
- Physical Description
- copper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 mm x 23.5 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in
- Object Name
- coin
