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Guang Tian Yuan Bao: CM.297-2015

Object information

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Titles

Guang Tian Yuan Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wang Jian (907-925 AD)
Mint: Chengdu

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

907 - 918

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 22.31 mm Weight 2.36 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 光天元寶 Guang Tian Yuan Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.297-2015
Primary reference Number: 237547
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Guang Tian Yuan Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237547 Accessed: 2024-03-28 12:53:48

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