Shun Chih T'ung Pao, China, 1644-1662

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Object Details

Description (Brief)

One (1) shun chih t'ung pao coin, Emperor Shih Tsu(Ch'ing/Qing)

China, 1644-1662

Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left, coin has ring above.

Obverse Text: Romanization: SHUN / CHIH / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Shun Chih period.)

Reverse Image: Manachu script to the left and right of the hole.

Reverse Text: Romanization: PAU / CIOWAN (Translation: Board of Revenue Mint)

Credit Line

Bequest of George B. Glover

date made

1644 - 1662

ID Number

NU.32055.869

accession number

32055

catalog number

32055.869

collector/donor number

G896

Object Name

coin

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: .1 cm x 25 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in

place made

China

Related Publication

Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The

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Exhibition

Value of Money

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cc1c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1671467