Yung Cheng T'ung Pao, China, 1723-1735

Description

One (1) yung cheng t'ung pao coin, Emperor Shih Tsung (Ch'ing/Qing)

China, 1723-1735

Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.

Obverse Text: Romanization: YUNG / CHENG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Yung Cheng period.)

Reverse Image: Manchu script to the bottom and top of the hole.

Reverse Text: Romanization: PAU / NAN (Translation: for Hu-nan mint.)

Type

Image

Source

National Museum of American History

Notes

Location: Currently not on view

Identifier

ID Number: NU.32055.972 catalog number: 32055.972 accession number: 32055

Dates

Date made: 1723-1735

Physical Description

Physical Description: copper (overall material) Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 24.5 mm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in

Additional Info

Credit Line: Bequest of George B. Glover See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection See more items in: East Asian Coins place made: China