Ch'ung Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1628-1642

Ch'ung Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1628-1642

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Description (Brief)
One (1) ch'ung cheng t'ung pao coin, Emperor Chuang Lieh Ti (Ming Dynasty)
China, 1628-1642
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: CH'UNG / CHENG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Ch'ung Cheng Period)
Reverse Image: Orthodox script above the hole and below.
Reverse Text: Romanization: YI / FEN (Translation: Equal to one fen of silver)
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1628 - 1642
place made
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 23 mm; 1/32 in x 29/32 in
ID Number
NU.32055.748
catalog number
32055.748
accession number
32055
Credit Line
Bequest of George B. Glover
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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