Huang Sung Yuan Pao, China, 1253-1258

Huang Sung Yuan Pao, China, 1253 - 1258
Huang Sung Yuan Pao, China, 1253 - 1258
Huang Sung Yuan Pao, China, 1253 - 1258
Description (Brief):

One (1) huang sung yuan pao coin, Emperor Li Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 1253 - 1258

Description (Brief)

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

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: HUANG / SUNG / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original coin of the Huang Sung period.)

Description (Brief)

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

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: LIU (Transition: sixth)

Date Made: 1253 - 1258

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.32055.534Catalog Number: 32055.534Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 29 mm; 1/32 in x 1 5/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-df42-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1828370

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