Coin

About this object

History of use

Normal sized circulating coin

Physical description

Round, square hole in centre, inner and outer rims on both sides, 2 characters on obverse. Huo quan right-left in seal script Chinese characters on obverse. Reverse has pointed or extended corners on inner rim.

 

Categories

Currencies Metalwork

Materials

Copper metal

Date Made

Hsin Interregnum; Wang Mang Period (14-22)

Date Acquired

1 Feb 1961

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

Campbell Brown Collection

Measurements

0.21 x 2.27 cm

Object Number

Edz3841