Cheng | Te | T'ung | Pao |
Dynasty: Ming (1368-1644 a.d.)
Emperor: Wu Tsung (1505-1521 a.d.)
Years title: Cheng Te (1505-1521 a.d.)
"The legend of this coin is a favorite
to use as an amulete and many of these coins will be found with ornamental
rims and reverses decorated with dragons and other designs."
[CR]
In [M] book we can find 41 items with that coin legend.
[S] "The dragon occupies a prominent place in Chinese mythology; he sends rain and floods, and is the ruler of the clouds. The phoenix is an emblem of matrimonial alliances, etc."
46 mm |
Obv. | Cheng Te T'ung Pao Coinage of True Virtue |
Rev. | Left - phoenix, right - dragon |
Meaning: | A dragon and a phoenix are the emblems of imperial power [S] |
Ref.: | [M] 1.83.15 |
53 mm |
Obv. | Cheng Te T'ung Pao Coinage of True Virtue |
Rev. | Left - phoenix, right - dragon |
Meaning: | A dragon and a phoenix are the emblems of imperial power [S] |
Ref.: | [M] 1.83.18 |
34 mm and 32 mm |
Obv. | Cheng Te T'ung Pao Coinage of True Virtue |
Rev. | Left - phoenix, right - dragon |
Meaning: | A dragon and a phoenix are the emblems of imperial power [S] |
Ref.: | [M] 1.83.23 |
35 mm |
Obv. | Cheng Te T'ung Pao Coinage of True Virtue |
Rev. | Left - phoenix, right - dragon |
Meaning: | A dragon and a phoenix are the emblems of imperial power [S] |
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