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Jia Ding Yuan Bao: CM.1282-2015

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Titles

Jia Ding Yuan Bao

Maker(s)

Ruler: Li Zong (1224-1264)

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1261 : Jia Ding era

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 29 mm Weight 5.48 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 嘉定元寶 Jia Ding Yuan Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Year of casting above central hole: second year of the Jia Ding era.

  • Text: 二 Er
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1282-2015
Primary reference Number: 238532

Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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