| සිංහල | |
Chinese coin18-19 AD / Era not Identify |
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Register No : |
10641 |
Index No: |
UOK0018 |
Obverse |
A Chinese coin.A coin belonging to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). This coin was issued by Emperor Ren Zong (1760-1820). This is considered a rare coin. Around the coin is a solid unilinear circle. A square hole in the center of the coin. Around the hole is a solid line. Above, below, right, and left of the hole are 4 Chinese characters. Those characters (嘉庆通宝) spell jia qing tong bao. |
Reverse |
Around the coin is a solid unilinear circle. A square hole in the center of the coin. Around the hole is a solid line. There are two Manchu (Mongolian / Manchu) characters on both sides of the square hole. The letter on the right is the mint mark of the coin. |
Place of find |
It has been mentioned in the documents of the University of Kelaniya that it is assumed that it was found in the vicinity of the Jaffna Kantharodaya archeological site. |
Weight |
8.67 g |
Length/Diameter: |
29 cm |
Thickness |
2 mm |
Material |
Copper-rich alloys |
