T'ien Sheng Yuan Pao, China, 1023-1032

T'ien Sheng Yuan Pao, China, 1023-1032

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Description (Brief)
One (1) t'ien sheng yuan pao coin, Emperor Jen Tsung (Northern Sung Dynasty)
China, 1023 - 1032
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, right, bottom, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: T'IEN / SHENG / YUAN / PAO (Translation: Original coin of the T'ien Sheng period.)
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1023 - 1032
place made
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 25 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in
ID Number
2017.0060.0090
catalog number
2017.0060.0090
accession number
2017.0060
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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