Amuletic coin for new-born child

Made:
1801-1915 in China

Amuletic brass coin with square hole in centre, inscribed on both sides with blessings for new-born child, Chinese, 1801-1915

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665604
Materials:
brass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 2 mm 29 mm, .008 kg
type:
coin
credit:
Hildburgh, W.L.