Hong Wu Tong Bao: CM.525-2015

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Titles

Hong Wu Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Tai Zu (1368-1398) (Ruler)

Description

Hong Wu: reign/era title

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1368 - 1398

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 23.57 mm Weight 3.53 g

Inscription or legends present

Text: 洪武通寶Hong Wu Tong Bao
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Cast Chinese Coins: a historical catalogue page(s): 242

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.525-2015
Primary reference Number: 237775
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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