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Kang Xi Tong Bao: CM.1051-2015

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Titles

Kang Xi Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sheng Zu (1662-1722)
Mint: Suzhou

Entities

Categories

Description

Kang Xi: reign/era title

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1668 - 1670

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 26.79 mm Weight 3.96 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 康熙通寶 Kang Xi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Mint name in Manchu (Su) to left, and in Chinese to right.

  • Text: 蘇 Su
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1051-2015
Primary reference Number: 238301

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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