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Da Zhong Tong Bao: CM.522-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Da Zhong Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Tai Zu (1368-1398)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1361 - 1368

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 23.76 mm Weight 4.01 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 大中通寶 Da Zhong Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.522-2015
Primary reference Number: 237772
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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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