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Dublin Core

Title

Money: coin

Description

One circular coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents four worn Chinese characters 正隆元寶 (zhenglong yuanbao). From the Zhenglong era (1156-1161 AD) of the reign of Emperor Wanyan Liang (1150-1161 AD).

Source

Rewi Alley

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

22.55mm (dia)

Museum Ac. No.

C1957.990.14

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Period

Jin Dynasty (1115-1234 AD)

Collection

Citation

“Money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/639.