Mint: Yuan
The early round coin, precursor of the more familiar cash coin, circulated alongside spade and knife money in the Zhou period
Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.
-350 - -220
Object composed of copper Diameter 41.17 mm Weight 8.29 g
Accession number: CM.1088-2015
Primary reference Number: 238338
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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