Section 1.83: "Charms with coin inscriptions: Cheng Te T'ung Pao"

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.



32mm and 34 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

[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."


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