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Yan Huan Wu Zhu: CM.222-2015

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Yan Huan Wu Zhu

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Description

Yan Huan: Fringe or Thread Ring coin. A Wu Zhu coin with the middle cut out to make two coins.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

502 - 587

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 26.22 mm Weight 1.94 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 銖五 Wu Zhu
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.222-2015
Primary reference Number: 237472

Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 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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