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Charm Token - Tong Zhi
| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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| Obverse description | Four large Chinese characters in bold relief arranged in a cruciform pattern around the central square hole, reading 同治通寶 (Tong Zhi Tong Bao). The legend identifies this as a charm token imitating the coinage of the Tong Zhi reign era of the Qing Dynasty. The field is plain with a raised outer rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | 同治通寶 |
| Reverse description | Decorative field featuring four auspicious symbolic devices arranged around the central square hole: a stylized tree or branch with star-like elements above, a dragon or mythical creature to the right, floral or plant motifs below, and a serpentine or elongated creature to the left. These decorative devices are characteristic of Chinese charm tokens used for spiritual protection and good fortune. |
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