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Chu Gold Block Money
Image(height): 14.33 mm
Image(width): 25.25 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2010-11-30) by Chand, Vikram
-0400 BCE - -0220 BCE
Object composed of gold Weight 20.65 g
Inscription present: Ying Yuan is stamped twice
Accession number: CM.775-2010
Primary reference Number: 181096
Hartill: 5.1
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Yuan" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/181096 Accessed: 2024-11-08 19:07:03
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University of Cambridge}}
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