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Xian Feng Zhong Bao: CM.1080-2015

Object information

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Titles

Xian Feng Zhong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wen Zong (1850-61)
Mint: Board of Works

Entities

Categories

Description

Xian Feng: reign/era title

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1854 - 1855

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 48.08 mm Weight 45.31 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 咸豐光寶 Xian Feng Zhong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Manchu script to left and right of central hole: 'Boo' (Treasure) 'Yuwan' (Board of Works). Chinese characters of value above and below.

  • Text: 當百 Dang Bai (Value One Hundred)
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1080-2015
Primary reference Number: 238330
Stable URI

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Xian Feng Zhong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/238330 Accessed: 2024-11-24 22:03:25

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