5 Cash, China, 1911

5 Cash, China, 1911

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Description
One (1) 5 cash coin, pattern, Hsuan T'ung
China, Year 3 (1911)
Obverse Image: Orthodox text in a circle and around the rim.
Obverse Text: Romanization: HSUAN / TUNG / SAN / NIEN / WU / WEN
Reverse Image: Side view dragon in a small circle surrounded by four larger text characters.
Reverse Text: Romanization: TA / CH'ING / TUNG / PI
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1911
alternate calendar date
0003
place made
China
associated place
China
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 25 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in
ID Number
NU.79.112.341
catalog number
79.112.341
accession number
1979.1263
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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