Shun Hua Yuan Pao, China, 976-997

Description (Brief):

One (1) shun hua yuan pao coin, Emperor T'ai Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 976 - 997

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Obverse Image: Script read top, bottom, right, left.

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Obverse Text: Romanization: SHUN / HUA / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original Currency of the Shun Hua period.)

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: N/A

Description (Brief)

General Information: Written in the orthodox, running hand, or the grass characters.

Date Made: 976 - 997

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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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.92246.014Catalog Number: 92246.014Accession Number: 92246

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 24.3 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-af8e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1830294

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