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Zhou Yuan Tong Bao: CM.293-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Zhou Yuan Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Shi Zong (955-960 AD)

Entities

Categories

Description

Zhou Yuan Tong Bao (????): Zhou First Currency.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

955 - 960

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 22.88 mm Weight 2.33 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 周元通寶 Zhou Yuan Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.293-2015
Primary reference Number: 237543
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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