Fou Ch'ang Tung Pao, China, 1130-1145

Description (Brief):

One (1) fou ch'ang tung pao coin, Emperor Tsao Wang (Pretender Liu Yu of Ch'i)

Description (Brief)

China, 1130-1145

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Seal script read top to bottom.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: FOU / CH'ANG / TUNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Fou Ch'ang period.)

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: 1130 - 1145

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China

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

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Credit Line: Bequest of George B. Glover

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.32055.560Catalog Number: 32055.560Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2 mm x 34.5 mm; 3/32 in x 1 11/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-e14f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1828393

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