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Charms - Zhou Yuan Tong Bao
| Location | Empire of China |
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| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Four large Chinese characters in raised relief are arranged around the central square hole in the traditional cross reading order: top, right, bottom, left. The legend reads Zhou Yuan Tong Bao (周元通寶), imitating the format of imperial cash coinage. A plain raised rim frames the field. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
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| Reverse description | The field is filled with a dynamic cast relief composition depicting a dragon on the right side and a phoenix on the left, their bodies curling around the central square hole amid stylized clouds and flames. The two auspicious creatures face each other across the aperture, a classic dragon-and-phoenix (龍鳳) motif symbolizing harmony and good fortune. A plain raised rim borders the scene. |
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