Coin

Charm

29-127-3273

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3273
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Han Dynasty
Date Made 118 BCE - 618 CE
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 五銖 Wu Zhu (five grain) Dot (Star) below. Rev. Plain. The existence of the dot or star below the hole on the obverse indicates this may be a charm.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 1823 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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