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Qian Long Tong Bao: CM.1149-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Qian Long Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gao Zong (1736-1795)

Entities

Categories

Description

Qian Long: reign/era title. This coin, though of a design shared with other 'Palace Coins' is far heavier and wider than other Palace Coins of the reign, and is therefore probably not official. Palace coins were introduced in 1752 for use by rh eunuchs and guards of the imperial Palace.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: post AD 1752 : Qian Long era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 40.43 mm Weight 20.21 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 乾隆通寶 Qian Long Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Manchu script to left and right of central hole: 'Boo' (Treasure) 'Chiowan' (Board of Works)

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1149-2015
Primary reference Number: 238399
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Qian Long Tong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/238399 Accessed: 2024-11-28 02:37:35

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