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Cash (Chinese money): CM.408-2008

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Xiao Zong (1163-1190)
Mint: Qichun

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 29.17 mm
Image(width): 28.58 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Qichun

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-06-09) by Tye, Robert

Dating

1174 - 1189

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Weight 6.40 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Dot and crescent

  • Text: Chun
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.408-2008
Primary reference Number: 172388
Hartill: 17.253
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 May 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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