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Cash (Chinese money): CM.581-1989

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Shen Zong (1067-1085)

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Notes

History note: Part of a hoard found at the Palmer River Goldfields, northern Queensland, Australia, in 1978

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23.63 mm
Image(width): 23.88 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-10-16) by Bitek Data Systems Pty

Dating

1068 - 1077

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 4.11 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Seal script

  • Text: Xi ning yuan bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.581-1989
Primary reference Number: 171684
Hartill: 16.177
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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