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Nineteen Far Eastern coins:: CM.697-2006

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An image of Cash (Vietnamese money)
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Nineteen Far Eastern coins:

Maker(s)

Ruler: Le Hien Tong (1740-1786)
Ruler: Canh Hung (1740-1776) (With the title of)

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Description

Annam (Vietnam), Æ cash, Canh Hung Tuyen Bao, 1740-76 (Barker 72), 3.15g. From Early World Coins List 43, no. 104.

Notes

History note: Early World Coins List 43 No. 104

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 23.92 mm
Image(width): 23.54 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2006-11-20) by Early World Coins

Dating

1740 - 1776

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Weight 3.15 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Canh Hung Tuyen Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.697-2006
Primary reference Number: 180662
Barker: 72

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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