Accession No
TEMP.02951
Description
Copper alloy circular 慶曆重寶 coin with square hole in the middle. Obverse inscribed with four Chinese ideograms reading top to bottom, right to left '慶曆重寶' (Qingli (6th era of Emperor Renzong, 1041-1048) / Heavy currency). Reverse blank. Nominal value of 10 cash.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Northern Song Dynasty 11th century
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy
Local Term
慶曆重寶 Qìnglì zhòngbǎo
Measurements
31mm x 31mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
Minted during Qìnglì, 6th era of Emperor Renzong, 1041-1048.
Event Date 1041
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy circular 慶曆重寶 coin with square hole in the middle. Obverse inscribed with four Chinese ideograms reading top to bottom, right to left '慶曆重寶' (Qingli (6th era of Emperor Renzong, 1041-1048) / Heavy currency). Reverse blank. Nominal value of 10 cash.
Event Date 19/8/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:318143
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