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Da Ming Tong Bao: CM.572-2015

Titles

Da Ming Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Prince of Lu (1644-1646) (Ruler)
General Shuai (Issuer)
Shaoxing (Mint)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1644 - 1646

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 25.69 mm Weight 3.69 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 大明通寶 Da Ming Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Name of General Shuai, presumed issuer.

  • Text: 帥 Shuai
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.572-2015
Primary reference Number: 237822

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 (2022) "Da Ming Tong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237822 Accessed: 2022-07-03 21:03:26

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