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Tang Guo Tong Bao: CM.305-2015

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Tang Guo Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Yuan Zu (943-961 AD)

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Description

Tang Guo Tong Bao: Tang Kingdom Currency

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: from AD 959

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 18.56 mm Weight 1.39 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 唐國通寶 Tang Guo Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.305-2015
Primary reference Number: 237555

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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