Charm Token (Irregular Coin Shaped Charm "식물전") ND (1800-1910) front Charm Token (Irregular Coin Shaped Charm "식물전") ND (1800-1910) back
Charm Token (Irregular Coin Shaped Charm "식물전") ND (1800-1910) photo
© Micheal Linke

Charm Token Irregular Coin Shaped Charm "식물전" ND

 
Brass 8.1 g 31.6 mm
Description
Location
Korea
Type
Spiritual tokens › Charms
Years
1800-1910
Composition
Brass
Weight
8.1 g
Diameter
31.6 mm
Shape
Irregular
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#355318
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eight orbs with single Chinese character around center hole, poetic verse.

Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)

Lettering: 壽域春亭康衢烟月

Lettering (regular font): 壽域春亭康衢烟月

Translation: Tower commanding a fine view, a peaceful street, the moon in haze, a place where longevity prevails

Edge

Plain

Comment

A cast coin-shaped charm made in the Late Joseon Kingdom.

“琴瑟友之鐘鼓樂之”背“壽域春亭康衢烟月”:
MAN.60.1b, HY.Ⅲ-48

Ramsden - Corean Coin Charms and Amulets, No. 91