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Dublin Core

Title

Money: coin

Description

One circular coin. Approximately square central hole. Obverse presents four Chinese characters 皇宋通寶 (huangsong tongbao). Spans the period between the fourth (Baoyuan) and seventh (Huangyou) eras (1038-1054 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).

Source

Rewi Alley

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

24.4mm (dia)

Museum Ac. No.

C1957.990.9

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Period

Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD)

Collection

Citation

“Money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed November 24, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/643.