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Song Yuan Tong Bao: CM.380-2015

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Song Yuan Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tai Zu (960-976 AD)
Mint: Yazhou

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Description

Song Yuan: Inaugruation of Song (Song Inaugural Currency). Iron currency, though banned by an edict of 961, was produced in limited quantities from furnaces at Baizhangxian, Yazhou, in Sichuan, from 970 AD.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

970 - 976

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Diameter 23.62 mm Weight 4.61 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 宋元通寶 Song Yuan Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.380-2015
Primary reference Number: 237630

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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