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1 Cash: CM.860-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Mu Zong (1862-1874)

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Description

Fantasy Qing coin in 20th century yellow plastic, based on a cash coin of Mu Zong/Tong Zhi.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Object composed of plastic Diameter 18.21 mm Weight 0.34 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 同治通寶 Tong Zhi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Manchu script to left and right of central hole: 'Boo' (Treasure) 'Gong' (of Gongchang)

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.860-2015
Primary reference Number: 238110
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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