Huichang Kai Yuan: CM.277-2015

Titles

Huichang Kai Yuan

Maker(s)

Wuzong (840-846 AD) (Ruler)
Yan (Mint)

Description

Kai Yuan Tong Bao: The Inaugural Currency

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

845 - 846

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 23.52 mm Weight 3.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Text: 開元通寶 Kai Yuan Tong Bao
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Mint name

Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Cast Chinese Coins: a historical catalogue page(s): 108

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.277-2015
Primary reference Number: 237527
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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