Coin: Zodiac Charm Coin

Production date
Pre 221 BC
Description
Round, metal perforated coin from the Pre-Qin period, depicting subjects of the Chinese zodiac and dragons. Centre holed. Worn together with other zodiac coins as an amulet.
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Production place
Provenance details
Acquired: Rewi Alley: July 1933
Measurements
Diameter: whole: 65mm
Named collection
Current rights code
Other Id
C1957.935A
C1957.935.1
E137.5
14/37
C1957.935
Catalogue number
C1957.935.1
C1957.935
Accession number
1937.14.6

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