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Yuan: CM.775-2010

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Chu

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Description

Chu Gold Block Money

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 14.33 mm
Image(width): 25.25 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-11-30) by Chand, Vikram

Dating

-0400 BCE - -0220 BCE

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 20.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Ying Yuan is stamped twice

  • Text: Ying Yuan
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.775-2010
Primary reference Number: 181096
Hartill: 5.1
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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