Coin

Charm

29-127-3312

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3312
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. Three Dots above. 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. The dots (stars) indicate this may be an amulet or charm.

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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