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Chinese and Vietnamese Coin Collection
SC.CHC
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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: Chinese and Vietnamese Coin Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SC.CHC
Physical Description:
0.2 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 860 BCE - 1907 CE
Abstract: The Chinese and
Vietnamese Coin Collection includes six cards mounted with coins. Four cards are labeled
"Chinese Moneys" and are indicated as coming from the "Dynasty Chou," more commonly referred
to as the Zhou dynasty. These coins are labeled as "Press Money (BC 620-560)," "Lacca Pu (BC
560)," "Hu Money (BC 320)," "Cikoty Money (BC 860)," "Scimitar Money (BC 580)," "Acravins
Money (BC 255-206)," and "Lucky Coin (BC 680-280)." Two cards labeled "Vietnamese Coins
Collection" include notes indicating the coins were minted during the reign of Emperors
Thiệu Trị (1841-1847), Hàm Nghi (1884-1885), Tự Đức (1847-1883), and Thành Thái (1889-1907).
The Chinese coins appear to be examples of spade and knife money, while the Vietnamese coins
are all round.
Language of Material:
Chinese, English
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commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
James M. Ridlon, ca. 2012
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