Accession No

TEMP.00622.2


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.00622.2; 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


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


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


FM:281505

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