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Chong Zhen Tong Bao: CM.560-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Chong Zhen Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Si Zong (1628-1644)
Mint: Nanking (Possibly)

Entities

Categories

Description

Chong Zhen: reign/era title.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1628 - 1644

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 23.78 mm Weight 2.41 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 崇禎通寶 Chong Zhen Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription possibly relating to the Board of Works/Revenue mint, Nanking

  • Text: 局 Ju
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.560-2015
Primary reference Number: 237810
Stable URI

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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