| Object Number | 29-127-3062 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty | Kangxi |
| Date Made | Emperor Shengzu |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Description | Obv. 康熙通寶 Kang Xi Tong Bao. Rev. Boo chiowan left and right. Mint: The Board of Revenue. 1713 CE. The version of the Chinese character Xi 熙 used on this coin was supposedly created for the Kangxi Emperor's 60th birthday party. This type of coin is also sometimes referred to as "Lohan cash" based on a story that the Emperor melted down a set of Luohan statues in order to mint it. However, this is most likely a myth as it was said that the coins also contained gold but analysis of these types of coins has shown that do not contain gold. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
| Other Number | 915 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
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