Shun Yu Yuan Pao, China, 1241-1252

Shun Yu Yuan Pao, China, 1241 - 1252
Shun Yu Yuan Pao, China, 1241 - 1252
Shun Yu Yuan Pao, China, 1241 - 1252
Description (Brief):

One (1) shun yu yuan pao coin, Emperor Li Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 1241-1252

Description (Brief)

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

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: SHUN / YU / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original Coin of the Shun Yu period.)

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Erh character notating the second year of reign below hole.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: ERH (Translation: second )

Date Made: 1241 - 1252

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: Sebald, William J.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.66.13132Catalog Number: 66.13132Accession Number: 268682

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 23.5 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-c7c9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1819935

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