Dublin Core
Title
Money: coin
Description
One circular coin. Obverse outer circumference presents seven Chinese characters and four Manchu characters comprising (top) unidentified Manchu characters; (bottom) 當製錢十文 (value ten wen); (sides) 清江 (Qingjiang Jiangsu province). Obverse inner circumference presents four Chinese characters 光緒元寶 (guangxu yuanbao) surrounding a central floral motif. Reverse outer circumference reads TSING-KIANG TEN CASH in English-language script surrounding a central dragon motif. From the Guangxu era of the reign of Emperor Dezong (1875-1908 AD).
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
28.36mm (dia)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.967
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Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)
Collection
Citation
“Money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/611.