50 Tael - Zhiyuan Yuanbao, 8 stamps

€243,409.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1277
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Tael
CurrencyTael (1271-1368)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight1855 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueOther (Sycee)
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionEight stamps of lines of Chinese ideograms.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering1. 扬州 2. 行中书省 3. 销银官王珪 4. 铸银侯君用 5. 至元十四年 6. 库官王伷五 7. 重伍拾两 8. 秤瞼银厙孑侯成
(Translation: 1. Yangzhou (mint) 2. Salt market (tax) 3. Sales official Wang Gui 4. Silversmith Hou Junyong 5. Year 14 of Zhiyuan (2nd era of Kublai Khan, 1264-1294) 6. Treasury Official Wang Niwu 7. Weight of 50 Taels 8. Hou Cheng Silver [?])
Reverse descriptionTwo Chinese ideograms.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering元 宝
(Translation: Yuan Bao Yuan dynasty treasure)
Edge
Mint
Mintage14 (1277)  - 年四十 -
Catalog ID2271781710
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