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Sheng Song Zhong Bao: CM.1270-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Sheng Song Zhong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ning Zong (1194-1224)
Mint: Shaoxing

Entities

Categories

Description

Sheng Song: the Sacred Song (dynastic title)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: from AD 1208

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Diameter 35 mm Weight 12.60 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 聖宋重寶 Sheng Song Zhong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Prefecture name above central hole; series number below.

  • Text: 利壹 Li Yi 五Wu
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1270-2015
Primary reference Number: 238520
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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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