Coin: Song Dynasty

Production date
1111-1118
Description
One circular coin. Square central hole. The Obverse presents four Chinese characters 政和通寶 (zhenghe tongbao). From the Zhenghe era (1111-1118 AD) of the reign of Emperor Huizong (1100-1126 AD).
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Provenance details
Acquired: Rewi Alley: China/Eastern Asia/Asia: 1933
Measurements
Diameter: whole: 29mm
Named collection
Current rights code
Other Id
C1957.989.1
C1957.989
E137.17
14/37
Catalogue number
C1957.989.1
C1957.989
Accession number
1937.14.29

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