Shun Yu Yuan Pao, China, 1241-1252

Shun Yu Yuan Pao, China, 1241-1252

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Description (Brief)
One (1) shun yu yuan pao coin, Emperor Li Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)
China, 1241-1252
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, right, bottom, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: SHUN / YU / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original Coin of the Shun Yu period.)
Reverse Image: Character for six, sixth year of the reign, below.
Reverse Text: Romanization: LIU (Translation: sixth )
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1241 - 1252
place made
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 23 mm; 1/32 in x 29/32 in
ID Number
NU.66.13135
catalog number
66.13135
accession number
268682
Credit Line
Sebald, William J.
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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