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Cash (Chinese money): CM.510-1999

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Current Location: In storage

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Ruler: Western Han Dynasty

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Notes

History note: Ex Spink, ex coll. Vikram Chand, Singapore

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 25.08 mm
Image(width): 25.38 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-11-22) by Simmons, H. & F.

Dating

2nd Century BC, Late
Production date: circa 113 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 3.46 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bar above hole

  • Text: Wu zhu
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.510-1999
Primary reference Number: 170863
Hartill: 8.8

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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