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Charm Amulet Open - Worked Coin "金木水火土" ND
Bronze | 8 g | 29.5 mm |
Location | Korea |
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Type | Spiritual tokens › Charms |
Years | 1892-1895 |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 29.5 mm |
Thickness | 2.1 mm |
Shape | Round with a round hole |
Technique | Cast |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-11-13 |
Numista | N#358124 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Five Chinese characters in five "comma- tail shapes around a center hole. Round hole in center.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 貴 富 寿 多 男
Translation: Long life, nobility, riches, & numerous sons.
Edge
Plain
Comment
A cast open-worked coin-shaped charm made in the Late Joseon Kingdom.Ramsden Corean Coin Charms and Amulets no. 141
Similar to: 755 “金木水火土”背“青白黃赤黑”
LS.484, MAN. 76.7, HY, III-387