Fish Tung Money, China, n.d.

Description (Brief):

One (1) fish tung money

Description (Brief)

China, n.d.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Ingot is decorated with scales, fins, and eyes like a fish.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: N/A

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Symbol with unknown meaning.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Symbol with unknown meaning.

Date Made: n.d.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China

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

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Sebald, William J.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.66.12755Catalog Number: 66.12755Accession Number: 268682

Object Name: tung money

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 59 mm x 15 mm x 3 mm x 29.2 mm; 2 5/16 in x 19/32 in x 1/8 in x 1 5/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-502b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1816545

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