Chih Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1340-1367

Chih Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1340 - 1367
Chih Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1340 - 1367
Chih Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1340 - 1367
Description (Brief):

One (1) chih cheng t'ung pao coin, Emperor Shih Tsu (Yuan/Mongol Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 1340 - 1367

Description (Brief)

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

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: CHIH / CHENG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Chih Cheng period.)

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Mongolian character Tzu above the hole signifying the date of coinage.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: TZU

Date Made: 1340 - 1367

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.32055.606Catalog Number: 32055.606Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 33 mm; 1/32 in x 1 5/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-e3e4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1828437

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