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K'ang Hsi T'ung Pao, China, 1662-1722

K'ang Hsi T'ung Pao, China, 1662-1722

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One (1) k'ang hsi t'ung pao coin, Emperor Sheng Tsu Jen Huang Ti (Ch'ing/Qing)
China, 1662-1722
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: K'ANG / HSI / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the K'ang Hsi period.)
Reverse Image: Manchu script to the left and Orthodox script to the right of the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: CHE / CHE (Translation: for Chechiang Province, where a mint opened in 1649.)
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1662-1722
place made
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
ID Number
2017.0060.0705
catalog number
2017.0060.0705
accession number
2017.0060
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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