Dublin Core
Title
money: coin
Description
One circular charm coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents four Chinese characters 周元通寶 (zhouyuan tongbao). Reverse presents moulded serpentine design of phoenix and dragon. Characters refer to the Xiande era of the reign of Emperor Shi Zong (954-959 AD). However decorated reverse suggests that this is not genuine currency but rather a charm coin.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
25.77mm (dia)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.951
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Period
Later Zhou era (951-960 AD) of the Five Dynasties (907-960 AD)
Collection
Citation
“money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 4, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/452.