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Hongwu Tongbao 'Ox Charm'
| Location | Empire of China |
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| Year | 1368-1900 |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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| Obverse description | Central square hole flanked by four Chinese characters in regular script (kaishu), arranged in the traditional cross pattern reading top-bottom, right-left. The four-character reign title legend reads 洪武通寶 in bold relief within a plain raised rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | 洪武通寶 |
| Reverse description | Plain field with a central square hole, below which a cast device depicts a standing ox in low relief facing left. The field is otherwise unadorned within a raised outer rim. |
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