Cheng Lung Yuan Pao, China, 1156-1161

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
View manifest View in Mirador Viewer
Cheng Lung Yuan Pao, China, 1156 - 1161
Cheng Lung Yuan Pao, China, 1156 - 1161
Cheng Lung Yuan Pao, China, 1156 - 1161
Description (Brief):

One (1) cheng lung yuan pao coin, Emperor Wan-yen Liang (Chin (Nu-Chen) Tartars Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 1156 - 1161

Description (Brief)

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

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: CHENG / LUNG / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original coin of the Cheng Lung period.)

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Orthodox character above hole.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: TA (Translation: Incuse)

Date Made: 1156 - 1161

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: Peterson, Mendel

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.67.102422Catalog Number: 67.102422Accession Number: 276283

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 4 mm x 23 mm; 5/32 in x 29/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-20a4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1820173

Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.