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Kai Xi Tong Bao: CM.1204-2015

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Titles

Kai Xi Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ning Zong (1194-1224)
Mint: Hanyang

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1206 : Kai Xi era

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Diameter 28.24 mm Weight 6.84 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 開禧通寶 Kai Xi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

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

  • Text: 漢 Han[yang] 二 Er
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1204-2015
Primary reference Number: 238454

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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