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Kai Yuan Tong Bao: CM.366-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Kai Yuan Tong Bao

Entities

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Description

Southern Han/Chu area

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 900 - Circa 971

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Diameter 18.78 mm Weight 2.17 g

Inscription or legends present

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

Inscription present: Inscription above and below central hole

  • Text: 南三Nan (South) San (Three)
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.366-2015
Primary reference Number: 237616
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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