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Qian Feng Quan Bao: CM.281-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Qian Feng Quan Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gao Zong (649-683 AD)

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Description

Qian Feng Quan Bao. In an attempt to overcome a shortage of copper, one of the Qian Feng coins was to be equivalent to ten old coins, although its weight of 2.4 zhu was the same as a one cash coin. This led to extensive forgery, and the coin was withdrawn after a year.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 666 : Qian Feng era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 24.71 mm Weight 4.28 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 乾封泉寶Qian Feng Quan Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.281-2015
Primary reference Number: 237531
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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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