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Dao Guang Tong Bao: CM.2082-2015

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Titles

Dao Guang Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Xuan Zong (1821-1850)
Mint: Chengdu

Entities

Categories

Description

Dao Guang: reign/era title

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

1841 - 1850

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 20.00 mm Weight 2.35 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: design

  • Text: 道光通寶 Dao Guang Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Manchu script to left and right of central hole: 'Boo' (Treasure) 'Chuwan' (of Chengdu).

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2082-2015
Primary reference Number: 237363

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 10 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Dao Guang Tong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237363 Accessed: 2024-04-23 19:21:12

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