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Han Yuan Tong Bao: CM.291-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Han Yuan Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gao Zu (947-948 AD)
Mint: Kaifeng

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Description

Han Yuan Tong Bao (????): Han First Currency. This coin type is based on the Kai Yuan. In 948 AD, the President of the Department of Imperial Feasts requested permission to set up a mint in the capital, Kaifeng (Henan).

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

947 - 948

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 24.13 mm Weight 2.42 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 漢元通寶 Han Yuan Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.291-2015
Primary reference Number: 237541
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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