Coin

Charm

29-127-3357

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3357
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Xianfeng
Date Made Emperor Wenzong
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 咸豐重寶 Xian Feng Zhong Bao. Rev. Boo chang left and right. Mint: Nanchang, Jiangxi. The Board of Revenue type. 1854 - 1856 CE. The manchu character Chang on the reverse is unusual and resembles those on ten and fifty value coins. This is possibly a charm or amulet.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 1159 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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