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Da Song Yuan Bao: CM.452-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Da Song Yuan Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Li Zong (1224-1264)

Entities

Categories

Description

Da Song: the Great Song (dynastic title)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1227 : Bao Qing era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 24.16 mm Weight 3.61 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 大宋元寶 Da Song Yuan Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Year of casting: third year of the Bao Qing era

  • Text: 三San
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.452-2015
Primary reference Number: 237702
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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