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Description: | A post medieval to modern cast copper alloy coin. It is a Qing dynasty Chinese cash, dating to between 1644 and 1911 AD. The coin is circular with a central square perforation. Probably a ½ tael or 5 zhū. Cash was often carried on a cord. The coins were often brought back to Britain by travellers, soldiers, and sailors. The diameter is 44mm and the weight 47.10g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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