Spade Money, China, 206 - 202 BCE

Description (Brief):

One (1) spade money, modern imitation, Han Dynasty

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China, 206 - 202 BCE (19th century)

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Obverse Image: Seal script to the left and right of a line which runs from the arch at the bottom to the center top of the spade.

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Obverse Text: Romanization: P'EI / CH'IEN / TANG / SHIH / CHIN

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date On Object: 206 - 202 BCEDate Made: 19th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: ChinaAssociated Place: China

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

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Credit Line: Sebald, William J.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.66.12796Catalog Number: 66.12796Accession Number: 268682

Object Name: spade moneypu

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 96.5 mm x 33 mm x 1 mm; 3 13/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 1/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-1f04-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1826168

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