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Charm: CM.858-2015

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Awaiting location update

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Charm

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Description

Uncertain cast 19th century piece, possibly a charm, with archaising type and characters

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 18.2 mm Weight 1.87 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Based on types of Wang Mang, Wu Shu coinage
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Constellatory: Ursus Major

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.858-2015
Primary reference Number: 238108
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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