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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
1981,0122.12
Denomination
wen
, 1500
cash
, 1500
Description
Banknote. Government note with denomination in cash coins. Great Qing Treasure Note (Da Qing baochao) for 1,500 wen (cash).
Authority
Ruler:
Xianfeng Emperor 咸豐
Regnal date
4
(咸豐肆年)
Cultures/periods
Qing dynasty
Xianfeng
Production date
1854
Production place
Issued in:
China
Materials
paper
Technique
printed
Dimensions
Height:
228 millimetres
Width:
125 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
dragon
Acquisition name
From:
William L S Barrett
Acquisition date
1981
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1981,0122.12
Banknote serial number
Zhen 8235