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Qian Yuan Zhong Bao: CM.1093-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Qian Yuan Zhong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Su Zong (756-762 AD)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

759 - 762

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 35.22 mm Weight 13.92 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 乾元重寶 Qian Yuan Zhong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Lucky clouds below central hole

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1093-2015
Primary reference Number: 238343
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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