Chih P'ing Yuan Pao, China, 1064-1068

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One (1) chih p'ing yuan pao coin, Emperor Ying Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)

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China, 1064 - 1068

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Obverse Image: Seal script read top, right, bottom, left; rosette-shaped hole.

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

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: 1064 - 1068

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: Prof. Gee, N. Gist

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.289033.029Catalog Number: 289033.029Accession Number: 58975

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 24.3 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-d998-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1829596

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