Shao Ting T'ung Pao, China, 1228-1234

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Shao Ting T'ung Pao, China, 1228 - 1234
Shao Ting T'ung Pao, China, 1228 - 1234
Shao Ting T'ung Pao, China, 1228 - 1234
Description (Brief):

One (1) shao ting t'ung pao coin, Emperor Li Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 1228 - 1234

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: SHAO / TING / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Shao Ting period.)

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Liu character for sixth year of the period above the hole.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: LIU (Transition: sixth)

Date Made: 1228 - 1234

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Bequest of George B. Glover

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.32055.487Catalog Number: 32055.487Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 24.5 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-dd0c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1828328

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