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Tian Qi Tong Bao: CM.550-2015

Object information

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Titles

Tian Qi Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Xi Zong (1621-1627)
Mint: Board of Revenue

Entities

Categories

Description

Tian Qi: reign/era title.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1621 - 1627

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 26.04 mm Weight 4.25 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 天啓通寶 Tian Qi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription for Board of Revenue Mint.

  • Text: 户 Hu
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.550-2015
Primary reference Number: 237800
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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

Citation for print

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