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Large cash: CM.FE.688-R

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An image of Large cash
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hui Zong (1100-1126)

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Notes

History note: Laird Gift, ex coll. C.T. Gardner

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 30 mm
Image(width): 30.46 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1955-05-11) by Ashmolean Museum

Dating

1101 - 1106

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 8 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Seal script

  • Text: Sheng song yuan bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.FE.688-R
Primary reference Number: 172059
Hartill: 16.369

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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