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Shao Xi Tong Bao: CM.1189-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Shao Xi Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Guang Zong (1189-1194)
Mint: Qichun

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1192 : Shao Xi era

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Diameter 30.16 mm Weight 9.33 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 紹熙通寶Shao Xi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Year of casting (third year of the Shao Xi era) below the central hole; mint name above

  • Text: 春[Qi]chun 三 San
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1189-2015
Primary reference Number: 238439
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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