Coin

29-127-2176

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-2176
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Zhou Dynasty
Date Made 350 - 300 BCE
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 半兩 Ban Liang (Half Ounce). Rev. 半兩 Ban Liang (Half Ounce). The inscription on both sides of the coin is odd. Possibly fake.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 1663 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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