Charm Token (Open - Worked Coin "龍") ND (1800-1910) front Charm Token (Open - Worked Coin "龍") ND (1800-1910) back
Charm Token (Open - Worked Coin "龍") ND (1800-1910) photo
© Micheal Linke

Charm Token Open - Worked Coin "龍" ND

 
Bronze 3.3 g 25.7 mm
Description
Location
Korea
Type
Spiritual tokens › Charms
Years
1800-1910
Composition
Bronze
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#358246
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two dragons 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 (traditional, seal script)

Lettering:


Lettering (regular font):


Translation: Lives in heaven

Edge

Plain

Comment

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

雙龍-“飛龍”背“在天”: MAN. 73.12a, HY III-76 3.3g/25.7×1.2mm

Ramsden - Korean Coin Charms and Amulets, No. 128