Hsien Feng T'ung Pao, China, 1851-1861
Hsien Feng T'ung Pao, China, 1851-1861
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- Description
- One (1) hsien feng chung pao coin, Emperor Wen Tsung (Ch'ing/Qing)
- China, 1851-1861
- Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
- Obverse Text: Romanization: HSIEN / FENG / CHUNG / PAO (Translation: Heavy currency of the Hsien Feng period.)
- Reverse Image: Manchu script to the right and left of the hole; Chinese script above and below.
- Reverse Text: Romanization: PAU / CHE / TANG / SHIH (Translation: for Chekiang Province Mint, Equal to 10.)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coin
- date made
- 1851-1861
- place made
- China
- Physical Description
- copper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 mm x 38.5 mm; 1/32 in x 1 17/32 in
- ID Number
- NU.77.61.507
- catalog number
- 77.61.507
- accession number
- 1977.0796
- Credit Line
- Stack Family
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- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- East Asian Coins
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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