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Cash (Chinese money): CM.877-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Western Han Dynasty (Uncertain)

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.21 mm
Image(width): 12.25 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-11-24) by White, Iain, Mr

Dating

Production date: circa AD 0050 : date uncertain

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 0.44 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.877-2008
Primary reference Number: 170988
Hartill: 10.29
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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