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Far Eastern: CM.483-1999

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wang Mang (7-23 AD)

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Notes

History note: Ex coll Vikram Chand

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 73.96 mm
Image(width): 31.08 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-11-22) by Simmons, H. & F.

Dating

7 - 9

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 27.74 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Characters inlaid with gold

  • Text: Yi dao ping wu qian
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.483-1999
Primary reference Number: 170898
Hartill: 9.12
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 28 July 2023 Last processed: Friday 28 July 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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