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1 Rupee, Sichuan, China, 1903

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) rupee coin
Sichuan, China, 1903
Obverse Image: Bust of Chinese emperor Guang Xu to left.
Obverse Text: N/A
Reverse Image: Chinese character within ornate floral wreath.
Reverse Text: Romanization: SICHUAN / SHENG / ZEO (Translation: Made in the Province of Sichuan).
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1903
Credit Line
Howard F. Bowker Family
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 mm x 30.5 mm; 3/32 in x 1 3/16 in
Object Name
coin
1 Rupee, Sichuan, China, 1903
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