Shao Hsi T'ung Pao, China, 1190-1194

Description (Brief):

One (1) shao hsi t'ung pao coin, Emperor Kuang Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 1190 - 1194

Description (Brief)

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

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: SHAO / HSI / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Shao Hsi period.)

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: SSU character for fourth year of reign.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: SSU (Translation: fourth)

Date Made: 1190 - 1194

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China

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

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Credit Line: Bequest of George B. Glover

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.32055.414Catalog Number: 32055.414Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 29 mm; 1/32 in x 1 5/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-e332-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1828256

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