Hsien Feng T'ung Pao, China, 1851-1861

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) hsien feng t'ung pao coin, Emperor Wen Tsung (Ch'ing Dynasty)
China, 1851 - 1861
Obverse Image: Orthodox script fread top, right, bottom, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: HSIEN / FENG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of Hsien Feng)
Reverse Image: Manchu script.
Reverse Text: Romanization: PAO / YUAN (Translation: the source of the currency)
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
1851 - 1861
period of administration
1851 - 1861
ID Number
NU.79.112.310
catalog number
79.112.310
accession number
1979.1263
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 22.3 mm; 1/32 in x 7/8 in
place made
China
associated place
China
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Record ID
nmah_923056
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-d133-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Hsien Feng T'ung Pao, China, 1851 - 1861
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