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Cash: CM.225-2015

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Dong Zhuo

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Description

Dong Zhuo usurped the throne and melted down nine huge Qin statues, ostensibly to make coins. Coins such as this could just as easily have been produced unofficially as on the orders of Dong.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 190

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 18.27 mm Weight 1.51 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.225-2015
Primary reference Number: 237475

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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