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Dublin Core

Title

Money: coin

Description

One circular coin. Approximately square central hole. Obverse presents four worn Chinese characters 元祐通寶 (yuanyou tongbao). From the Yuanyou era (1086-1094 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

29mm (dia)

Museum Ac. No.

C1957.939

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Period

Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD)

Collection

Citation

“Money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed November 25, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/189.