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Shao Xing Yuan Bao: CM.1249-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Shao Xing Yuan Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gao Zong (1127-1162)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1131 - 1162

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 27.86 mm Weight 6.00 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 紹興元寶 Shao Xing Yuan Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crescent above central hole; dot below.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1249-2015
Primary reference Number: 238499
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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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