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Shao Ding Tong Bao: CM.1277-2015

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Titles

Shao Ding Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ning Zong (1194-1224)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1231 : Shao Ding era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 34 mm Weight 7.11 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 紹定通寶 Shao Ding Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Year of casting above central hole: fourth year of the Shao Ding era.

  • Text: 四Si
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1277-2015
Primary reference Number: 238527

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Shao Ding Tong Bao" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/238527 Accessed: 2024-04-27 16:13:54

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