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Far Eastern: CM.1144-2015

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Description

Amulet or charm with an obverse bearing a legend of the emperor Wen Zong/Xian Feng (1851-1861) drawn from regular cash coins.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 38.58 mm Weight 20.82 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 咸豐通寶 Xian Feng Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: "May the son of heaven live 10,000 years"

  • Text: 天子萬年 Tian Zi Wan Nian
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1144-2015
Primary reference Number: 238394
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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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