Money: coin

Catalogue Number
C1957.948.11
C1957.948
E137.10
Brief Description
One circular coin. Approximately square central hole. Obverse presents four worn and corroded Chinese characters 元豐通寶 (yuanfeng tongbao). From the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1067-1085 AD).
Associated Person
 Rewi Alley
Collecting Unit
Decorative Arts/Numismatics/Coins, Tokens and Banknotes
Collection
Rewi Alley
Related Links
China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy website record for this item

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