Accession No
TEMP.00622.1
Description
Circular coin with a square whole in the centre. The surface is badly corroded.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Source
Unknown
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00622.1; 37
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; ?Iron
Local Term
Measurements
5mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
The label, which is handwritten in red ink, and attached to the object via string reads: '37'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Chinese coin, probably ?iron. The coin is circular in shape with a square perforation in the centre. The rest of the surface is too corroded to determine other features.
Event Date 18/9/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (Amendments / updates)
'This coin was found in a box titled 'Misc. Tibet Box 3'. It has not been ascertained as to why they were located to this box, as it seems to be Chinese in origin, but reference to Tibet has been kept in the place field, until further identification can be determined'.
Event Date 18/9/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:281504
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