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| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Shape | Round with a square hole (Non-magnetic) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the four-character legend 乾隆通寶 (Qianlong Tongbao) arranged in regular script around a central square hole, reading top-bottom-right-left in the traditional Chinese coin format. The characters are rendered in bold raised relief against a plain field, referencing the reign title of the Qianlong Emperor (1735–1796). |
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| Obverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features two mythical creatures in raised relief flanking the central square hole — a dragon on the right and a phoenix on the left — with a flaming pearl device positioned above the hole. These paired symbols represent imperial power and auspicious harmony in Chinese tradition, confirming the piece's use as a charm or spiritual token. |
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