Charm Amulet Open - Worked Coin `金木水火土`

€358,124.00
LocationKorea
Year1892-1895
TypeMiscellaneous tokens/Religious token
CompositionBronze
Weight8 g
Diameter29.5 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
ShapeRound with a round hole
TechniqueCast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionFive Chinese characters of the elements in five `comma- tail shapes around a center hole. Round hole in center.
Obverse lettering金 木 水 火 土
(Translation: Metal, wood, water, fire, earth)
Obverse scriptChinese
Reverse descriptionFive Chinese characters in five `comma- tail shapes around a center hole. Round hole in center.
Reverse lettering貴 富 寿 多 男
(Translation: Long life, nobility, riches, & numerous sons.)
Reverse scriptChinese
Mint
MintageND (1892-1895)  - Late Joseon Kingdom -
Catalog ID9469800570
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