Shao Hsi Yuan Pao, China, 1190-1194
- Description (Brief)
- One (1) shao hsi yuan pao coin, Emperor Kuang Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)
- China, 1190 - 1194
- Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
- Obverse Text: Romanization: SHAO / HSI / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Shao Hsi period.)
- Reverse Image: Yuan character for first year of reign.
- Reverse Text: Romanization: YUAN (Translation: first)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1190 - 1194
- place made
- China
- Physical Description
- copper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 mm x 24 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in
- ID Number
- NU.66.13047
- catalog number
- 66.13047
- accession number
- 268682
- Credit Line
- Sebald, William J.
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- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- East Asian Coins
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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