Yuan Feng T'ung Pao, China, 1078-1086

Description (Brief):

One (1) yuan feng t'ung pao coin, Emperor Shen Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)

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China, 1078 - 1086

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

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Obverse Text: Romanization: YUAN / FENG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Yuan Feng period.)

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: 1078 - 1086

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.289033.038Catalog Number: 289033.038Accession Number: 58975

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-da3c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1829605

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