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Xing Chao Tong Bao: CM.1031-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Xing Chao Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sun Kewang (1648-1657)

Entities

Categories

Description

Xing Chao: Prosperous Dynasty/Restore [the Ming] Dynasty

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1648 - 1657

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 33.5 mm Weight 9.74 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 興朝通寶 Xing Chao Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Value above and below central hole: five Li (of silver)

  • Text: 五 厘Wu Li
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1031-2015
Primary reference Number: 238281
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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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