Charm Token (Open - Worked Coin "馬") ND (1800-1910) front Charm Token (Open - Worked Coin "馬") ND (1800-1910) back
Charm Token (Open - Worked Coin "馬") ND (1800-1910) photo
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Charm Token Open - Worked Coin "馬" ND

 
Brass 3.4 g 25.4 mm
Description
Location
Korea
Type
Spiritual tokens › Charms
Years
1800-1910
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
25.4 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#355313
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two horses at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions with two Chinese charaters at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock, square hole in center.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:


Translation: Virtuous woman

Edge

Plain

Comment

A cast coin-shaped charm made in the Late Joseon Kingdom. 雙馬-“窈窕”背“淑女 : MAN.73.8, HY. III-70

Ramsden - Corean Coin Charms and Amulets, No. 123