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Tong Zhi Tong Bao: CM.656-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Tong Zhi Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Mu Zong (1862-1874)
Mint: Kuche

Entities

Categories

Description

Posthumous issue. Tong Zhi: reign/era title.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1883 - 1885

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 25.09 mm Weight 4.12 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 同治通寶 Tong Zhi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Manchu script to left and right of central hole: 'Bei' (Treasure) 'Kuqa' (of Kuche). Chinese script above and below: ? (Kuch[che]) ? (Shi 'Ten')

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.656-2015
Primary reference Number: 237906
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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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