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Han Xing: CM.240-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Han Xing

Maker(s)

Ruler: Li Shou (337-343 AD)

Entities

Categories

Description

Han Xing (??) is a period name, taken up by Li Shou in 337. It is the first recorded use of a period name on a Chinese coin.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: post AD 337 : Han Xing era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 17.55 mm Weight 1.05 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 漢興 Han Xing
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.240-2015
Primary reference Number: 237490
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Han Xing" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237490 Accessed: 2024-10-08 22:29:10

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237490 |title=Han Xing |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-10-08 22:29:10|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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