Tao Kuang T'ung Pao, China, 1821-1850

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
One (1) tao kuang t'ung pao coin, Emperor Hsuan Tsung (Ch'ing/Qing)
China, 1821-1850
Obverse Image: Orthodox script read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TAO / KUANG / T'UNG / PAO (Translation: Currency of the Tao Kuang period.)
Reverse Image: Manchu script to the right and left of the hole.
Reverse Text: Romanization: PAU / CHIH (Translation: for Chihli Mint.)
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Stack Family
1821-1850
ID Number
NU.77.61.472
catalog number
77.61.472
accession number
1977.0796
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 mm x 21.5 mm; 3/32 in x 27/32 in
place made
China
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Record ID
nmah_1822422
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-ff79-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Tao Kuang T'ung Pao, China, 1821 - 1850
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