Cash (Chinese money): CM.869-2002

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Northern Song Dynasty (Inferred)

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Description

Chinese cash coins often changed hands in strings of 100, 500 or 1,000 coins, rather than being counted out individually. This group illustrates that practice.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-11-25) by Simmons Gallery

Dating

Uncertain 960 - Uncertain 1127

Note

Group of 6 cash coins on string, corroded together

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 43.15 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.869-2002
Primary reference Number: 174486
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 11 March 2023

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

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