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Cash (Chinese money): CM.221-1992

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Western Han Dynasty

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23.21 mm
Image(width): 22.83 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992-07-20) by Brown, B. Russell

Dating

Circa -0175 - Circa -0119

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 1.85 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.221-1992
Primary reference Number: 170845
Hartill: 7.16
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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