Accession No
TEMP.02948
Description
Circular 宣統元寶 coin of silver. Obverse with a beaded circle at centre, enclosing four Chinese characters reading top to bottom, right to left '宣統元寶' (Xuāntǒng yuánbǎo) and Manchurian characters in the centre. Chinese inscriptions around the circle read '東三省造' (Made in the Three East Provinces) and '庫平一錢四分四釐' (Worth 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens). Reverse with a dragon at centre and inscription around reading 'FIRST OF HSUAN TUNG MANCHURIAN PROVINCES'.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China; Manchuria
Period
Qing Dynasty early 20th century
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.02948
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Silver
Local Term
宣統元寶 Xuāntǒng yuánbǎo
Measurements
24mm x 24mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
Minted during the reign of Emperor Xuantong of Qing (1909-1912).
Event Date 1909
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Circular 宣統元寶 coin of silver. Obverse with a beaded circle at centre, enclosing four Chinese characters reading top to bottom, right to left '宣統元寶' (Xuān Tǒng Yuán Bǎo) and Manchurian characters in the centre. Chinese inscriptions around the circle read '東三省造' (Made in the Three East Provinces) and '庫平一錢四分四釐' (Worth 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens). Reverse with a dragon at centre and inscription around reading 'FIRST OF HSUAN TUNG MANCHURIAN PROVINCES'.
Event Date 19/8/2024
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:318137
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