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Cash (Chinese money): CM.627-1989

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Shi Zong (1723-1735)
Mint: Yunnan-fu
Mint: Kunming

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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): 27.79 mm
Image(width): 27.96 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Kunming

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1728 - 1734

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 5.27 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Manchu

  • Text: Boo yun
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.627-1989
Primary reference Number: 173789
Hartill: 22.182
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Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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