Lung Wu T'ung Pao, China, 1646 - 1659

Lung Wu T'ung Pao, China, 1646 - 1659

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Description (Brief)
One (1) lung wu t'ung pao coin, Tang Wang, Prince of T'ang (Ming Dynasty)
China, 1646-1659
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: LUNG / WU / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Lung Wu period)
Reverse Image: Orthodox script above the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: KUNG (Translation: Board of Works)
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1646 - 1659
place made
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
ID Number
2017.0060.0539
catalog number
2017.0060.0539
accession number
2017.0060
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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