Accession No
TEMP.02956
Description
Copper alloy circular 'five qián' 至正之寶 coin with square hole in the middle. Obverse with four Chinese ideograms reading top to bottom, right to left '至正之寶' (Zhìzhèng (4th era of Toghon Temür, 1341-1368) / The currency). Reverse with five Chinese ideograms reading top, right to the bottom, and left to the bottom '吉 權鈔 五錢' (Jí / Equivalent in paper money / 5 Qián) and seven small dots below square hole.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Yuan Dynasty 14th century
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.02956
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy
Local Term
至正之寶 Zhìzhèng zhibǎo
Measurements
67mm x 67mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Metal ringed label attached to object reads:
'yuen dyn.
shan-[illegible]
chi-chung 1341-68.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Context (Production / use)
Minted during Zhìzhèng, 4th era of Toghon Temür, 1341-1368.
Event Date 1341
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy circular 'five qián' 至正之寶 coin with square hole in the middle. Obverse with four Chinese ideograms reading top to bottom, right to left '至正之寶' (Zhìzhèng (4th era of Toghon Temür, 1341-1368) / The currency). Reverse with five Chinese ideograms reading top, right to the bottom, and left to the bottom '吉 權鈔 五錢' (Jí / Equivalent in paper money / 5 Qián) and seven small dots below square hole.
Event Date 19/8/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:318148
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