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Cash (Chinese money): CM.1679-1918

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wen Zong (1850-61)
Mint: Hangzhou

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Notes

History note: Dewick 495a

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 17.50 mm
Image(width): 18.17 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Hangzhou

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1918-12) by Dewick, E. C.

Dating

1851 - 1861

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 2.56 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Manchu

  • Text: Boo je
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1679-1918
Primary reference Number: 174297
Hartill: 22.1031
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 31 March 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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