| Object Number | 29-127-3238 |
| 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. 天下太平 Tian Xia Tai Ping (Heaven below Great Peace - Peace on Earth). Tianxi Taiping coin. Also known as a "coin of the imperial court" 宮廷錢 Gong Ting Qian or just 宮錢. Coins like this were used in the Palace of Ancestral Worship and replaced when a new emperor began their reign. Rare. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
| Other Number | 1081 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
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