Tuan P'ing T'ung Pao, China, 1234-1237

Description (Brief):

One (1) tuan p'ing yuan pao coin, Emperor Li Tsung (Southern Sung Dynasty)

Description (Brief)

China, 1234 - 1237

Description (Brief)

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

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: TUAN / P'ING / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original coin of the Tuan P'ing period.)

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Reverse Image: Yuan character for first year of the period above the hole.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: YUAN (Transition: first)

Date Made: 1234 - 1237

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.32055.495Catalog Number: 32055.495Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 24 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-dd14-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1828336

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