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English: 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.

118 mm Obv. Cheng Te T'ung Pao Coinage of True Virtue Rev. Top - Sun with flame left - phoenix, right - dragon Meaning: "A dragon and a phoenix are the emblems of imperial power" [S] Ref.: [M] 1.83.27

[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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