Coin

29-127-2886

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-2886
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Ming Dynasty | Chongzhen
Date Made Emperor Sizong
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Horse
Description

Obv. 崇禎通寶 Chong Zhen Tong Bao. Rev. Horses above and below, facing left and right. Known as a 跑馬 Pao Ma, Running Horse Coin. Unusual. This may be an imitation of a coin that usually has only one horse above or below on the reverse.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 777 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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