Tai Ping Tian Guo
The anomalous extra character on the obverse, added to the coin's unusually large size, probably make this a fantasy piece.
Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.
1850 - 1864
Object composed of copper Diameter 49 mm Weight 40.75 g
Inscription present: Standard Taiping 'Sacred Currency' characters to left and right of central hole; unusual character 'imperial' above.
Accession number: CM.1087-2015
Primary reference Number: 238337
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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