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Zhou Yuan Tong Bao: CM.294-2015

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Titles

Zhou Yuan Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Shi Zong (955-960 AD)

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Description

Zhou Yuan Tong Bao (????): Zhou First Currency.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

955 - 960

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 23.67 mm Weight 2.75 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 周元通寶 Zhou Yuan Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crescent above central hole.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.294-2015
Primary reference Number: 237544

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Zhou Yuan Tong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237544 Accessed: 2024-04-19 17:53:05

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