Coin

29-127-3839

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3839
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Manufacture Location Hubei | Wuchang
Period Qing Dynasty | Shunzhi
Date Made Emperor Shizu
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 順治通寶 Shun Zhi Tong Bao. Rev. 昌 Chang above. Mint: Wuchang, Hubei. Opened in 1650 CE. 1650 - 1653 CE. Nominal weight 1.25 qians based on mint mark on the reverse being above the hole. Unusual pink color on the reverse.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902

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