Coin

Charm

29-127-2317

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-2317
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Northern Wei Dynasty
Date Made Emperor Xiaowen
Section Asian
Description

Obv. 太和五銖 Tai He Wu Zhu (Taihe [period] Wu Zhu). Rev. Plain. Issued in 495 CE at the capital Datong in Shanxi province. Possibly a charm.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 6A - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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