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Coin inscribed “Chong Ning Tong Bao”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin is circular and made of a weathered metal that appears to be bronze or copper. The coin's surface features a central square hole. The coin's surface exhibits green and brown patina. There are four Chinese characters on the coin, one on each side of the square hole. The text reads "Chong Ning Tong Bao".

Artwork details

Date:
1102–06
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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