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Jia Xi Tong Bao: CM.1278-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Jia Xi Tong Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Li Zong (1224-1264)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1239 : Jia Xi era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 29.5 mm Weight 7.27 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 嘉熙通寶 Jia Xi Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Year of casting above central hole: third year of the Jia Xi era.

  • Text: 三 San
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1278-2015
Primary reference Number: 238528
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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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