Coin: Jin Dynasty

Production date
1115-1260
Description
One circular charm coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents four Chinese characters 泰和重寶 (taihe tongbao). Reverse presents moulded design of sun, moon and crossed swords. From the Taihe era (1201-1208 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhangzong (1189-1208 AD).
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Provenance details
Acquired: Rewi Alley: 1934
Measurements
Diameter: whole: 42mm
Named collection
Current rights code
Other Id
C1957.946
E137.21
14/37
Catalogue number
C1957.946
Accession number
1937.14.16

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