Dublin Core
Title
Money: coin
Description
One circular coin. Obverse outer circumference presents nine Chinese characters comprising (top) 中華民國 (Republic of China) and (bottom) 開國紀念幣 (coin commemorating birth of the Republic of China) surrounding central profile portrait of head of Sun Yat-Sen. Reverse outer circumference reads MEMENTO BIRTH OF REPUBLIC OF CHINA in English-language script surrounding central wreath motif within which are two Chinese characters 一圓 (one yuan).
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
36mm (dia)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.965
Usage Rights
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Period
Republic of China (1912-1949 AD)
Collection
Citation
“Money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 4, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/609.