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Coins (Cleveland Museum of Art 1918.793)

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1736–95

Cleveland Museum of Art object 1918.793: Coins, 1736–95. China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95). Copper. Inscribed: 乾隆通寳 (Qianlong Tongbao). Details are those of this museum object; how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This is a string of Chinese coins with square holes in the center.

Physical characteristics

Materials
copper
Dimensions
Research required
Material and technique
copper

Design

Inscription
乾隆通寳 (Qianlong Tongbao)

Identification

Date recorded
1736–95
Culture period
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
Holding institution
Cleveland Museum of Art
Museum object number
1918.793
Museum classification
Coins

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Research required: this record describes a single museum object; confirm the wider coin type and standard catalogue references against numismatic literature.
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