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Guang Xu Tong Bao: CM.1055-2015

Object information

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Titles

Guang Xu Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: De Zong (1875-1908)
Mint: Guangdong

Entities

Categories

Description

Guang Xu: reign/era title.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1889 - 1890

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 23.91 mm Weight 3.52 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 光緒通寶 Guang Xu Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Mint name in Manchu (Guang) to left of hole, and in Chinese to right. Value inscribed above and below hole.

  • Text: 平庫 Ku Ping (Treasury Scales) 一钱Yi Qian (One Qian [of silver]) 廣 Guang[dong]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1055-2015
Primary reference Number: 238305
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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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