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Yong Li Tong Bao: CM.579-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Yong Li Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Prince Yong Ming (1646-1659)

Entities

Categories

Description

Imperial Message' coin - one of a suite of coins issued for Yong Ming.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1646 - 1659

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 25.36 mm Weight 5.27 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 永曆通寶 Yong Li Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription above and below central hole, detailing value of two Li [of silver]

  • Text: 二兀• Er Li
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.579-2015
Primary reference Number: 237829
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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