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Guang Xu Tong Bao: CM.682-2015

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Titles

Guang Xu Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: De Zong (1875-1908)
Mint: Kaifeng

Entities

Categories

Description

Guang Xu: reign/era title.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1898 - 1905

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 17.36 mm Weight 1.04 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 光緒通寶 Guang Xu Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Manchu characters to left and right of central hole: 'Boo' (Treasure) 'He' (of Henan).

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.682-2015
Primary reference Number: 237932

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 (2023) "Guang Xu Tong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237932 Accessed: 2023-09-26 00:56:37

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