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Far Eastern: CM.452-2008

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wu Shi Fan
Issuer: Board of Revenue
Mint: Board of Revenue

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 24.96 mm
Image(width): 24.83 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1679 - 1681

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Weight 3.44 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Character right

  • Text: Hu
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.452-2008
Primary reference Number: 173318
Hartill: 21.116

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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