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Zhao Wu Tong Bao: CM.585-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Zhao Wu Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wu Sangui (1674-1678)
Mint: Board of Works

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1678 : Zhao Wu era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 23.25 mm Weight 3.63 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 昭武通寶 Zhao Wu Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription for the Board of Works Mint

  • Text: 工Gong
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.585-2015
Primary reference Number: 237835
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Zhao Wu Tong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237835 Accessed: 2024-12-18 20:20:00

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