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Cash (Chinese money): CM.855-1999

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ning Zong (1194-1224)

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Notes

History note: Ex Spink, ex coll. Vikram Chand, Singapore

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23.58 mm
Image(width): 23.54 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1199

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 3.33 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.855-1999
Primary reference Number: 172454
Hartill: 17.389
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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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