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Yu Min Tong Bai: CM.1383-2015

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Titles

Yu Min Tong Bai

Maker(s)

Ruler: Geng Jingzhong (1674-1676)
Mint: Fujian (Probably)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1674 - 1676

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 27.61 mm Weight 4.33 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 裕民通寶 Yu Min Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Value (one fen of silver - 10 cash) to right of central hole

  • Text: 一分 Yi Fen
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1383-2015
Primary reference Number: 238632

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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