Wado Kaichin, Japan, 708
Wado Kaichin, Japan, 708
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) wado kaichin coin, Empress Gemmyo
- Japan, 708
- Obverse Image: Chinese orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
- Obverse Text: Romanization: WA / DO / KAI / CHIN (Translation: Japanese Copper Initial Treasure).
- Reverse Image: N/A
- Reverse Text: N/A
- General Information: Wado kaichin were modeled on Chiense Kai Yuan Tung Bo of the T'ang Dynasty (618 - 907).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coin
- date made
- 708
- place made
- Japan
- Physical Description
- copper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1.9 mm x 23 mm; 1/16 in x 29/32 in
- ID Number
- NU.66.13384
- catalog number
- 66.13384
- accession number
- 268682
- Credit Line
- Sebald, William J.
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- East Asian Coins
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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