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Hong Wu Tong Bao: CM.1286-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Hong Wu Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tai Zu (1368-1398)

Entities

Categories

Description

Hong Wu: reign/era title

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1368 - 1398

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 30 mm Weight 7.46 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 洪武通寶Hong Wu Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Value to right of central hole: two qian.

  • Text: 二錢 Er Qian
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1286-2015
Primary reference Number: 238536
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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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