Qiánlóng Tōng Bǎo. 乾隆 (Qiánlóng): Refers to the Qianlong Emperor, who reigned from 1735 to 1796. 通寶 (Tōng Bǎo): Means “circulating treasure,” a standard phrase used on many Chinese coins.
Obverse lettering
乾
寶 通
隆
Obverse script
Chinese (traditional, regular
script)
Reverse description
Traditional pattern with a dragon and a phoenix, two symbolic creatures in Chinese culture that represent power, prosperity and harmony.
