Coin

Charm

29-127-3289

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3289
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Daoguang
Date Made Emperor Xuanzong
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 道光通寶 Dao Guang Tong Bao. Rev. Boo chiowan left and right, dot below. Mint: The Board of Revenue. It is unusual to have dot on the reverse with chiowan as this is more typical of coins with kiyan on the reverse. This may be a charm or amulet.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 1045 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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