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Kang Xi Tong Bao: CM.1318-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Kang Xi Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sheng Zu (1662-1722)
Mint: Yunnan

Entities

Categories

Description

Kang Xi: reign/era title

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1667 - 1670

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 26.76 mm Weight 4.74 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 康熙通寶 Kang Xi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Mint name in Manchu ('Yun') to left of central hole, and in Chinese to right.

  • Text: 雲 Yun[nan]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1318-2015
Primary reference Number: 238567
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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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