Coin

29-127-3429

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3429
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Tongzhi
Date Made Emperor Muzong
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 祺祥重寶 Qi Xiang Zhong Bao. Rev. Boo yuwan left and right. 當十 Dang Shi (Value Ten) above and below. Mint: The Board of Works. Autumn 1861. Rare to have the name Qixiang instead of Tongzhi on the coin from this period. These were minted but never put into circulation.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 1211 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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