Kai Yuan Tong Bao
Li Yu (961-978 AD)
(Ruler)
Kai Yuan Tong Bao: The Inaugural Currency. A small number of these coins were issued by the Kingdom of Min - in lead as well as copper.
Method of acquisition: Given
(2015-04-27)
by
North, Jeffrey J.
Production date: from AD 961
Object
composed of
copper
Diameter 24.29 mm
Weight 3.62 g
Accession number: CM.307-2015
Primary reference Number: 237557
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals
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"Kai Yuan Tong Bao"
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Accession Number: CM.591-1999
Accession Number: CM.590-1999
Accession Number: CM.FE.215-R
Accession Number: CM.898-2008
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