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One of forty-eight 19th- and 20th-cent. fakes of Chinese coins, to be acquired for reference purposes. Thirty-three of these were originally part of the Vikram Chand collection of Chinese coins given by Christopher Jeeps via the Friends in 1999:: CM.397-2002

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One of forty-eight 19th- and 20th-cent. fakes of Chinese coins, to be acquired for reference purposes. Thirty-three of these were originally part of the Vikram Chand collection of Chinese coins given by Christopher Jeeps via the Friends in 1999:

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Taiping Rebellion, Xian Feng Yuan Bao (1851-1861) (FD 2435), 65.58g; 54mm.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2002-04-22) by Simmons Gallery

Dating

Production date: AD 1851

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 65.58 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.397-2002
Primary reference Number: 257244
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Friday 15 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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