Charm Token (Yi dynasty) ND (1800-1910) front Charm Token (Yi dynasty) ND (1800-1910) back
Charm Token (Yi dynasty) ND (1800-1910) photo
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Charm Token Yi dynasty ND

 
Brass 13.25 g 40 mm
Description
Location
Korea
Type
Spiritual tokens › Charms
Years
1800-1910
Composition
Brass
Weight
13.25 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Irregular
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#258762
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Chinese ideograms between bats.

Lettering: 春 秋 八 千 歳

Translation: "Eight thousand springs and autumns may be accomplished"

Edge

Plain

Comment

An unusual coin-shaped charm made in the Joseon Kingdom (Korea) under Yi dynasty rule. References: Ramsden 28, Grundmann 1401.