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

 
Brass 3.3 g 25.7 mm
Description
Location
Korea
Type
Spiritual tokens › Charms
Years
1800-1910
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
25.7 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#355316
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two deer running 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: Advance in rank

Edge

Plain

Comment

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

雙鹿-“五子”背“登科”:MAN. 73.9, HY. III-76 3.3g/26.6×1.2mm

Ramsden - Corean Coin Charms and Amulets, No. 124