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

 
Bronze 3.4 g 25.7 mm
Description
Location
Korea
Type
Spiritual tokens › Charms
Years
1800-1910
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
25.7 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#358245
Rarity index
95%

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: Seek for prosperity

Edge

Plain

Comment

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

雙馬-“祈壽”背“永昌”: MAN.73.7a, HY. III-72 3.4g/25.7×1.4mm

Ramsden - Corean Coin Charms and Amulets, No. 122