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

Location Korea
Year 1892-1895
Type Spiritual token
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Obverse description Five cast comma-tail or ruyi-shaped lobes radiate around a central round hole, each lobe bearing a decorative floral or star device in low relief. The open-work design creates four void spaces between the lobes, all contained within a plain raised outer rim.
Obverse script Chinese
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Reverse lettering 貴 富 寿 多 男
(Translation: Long life, nobility, riches, & numerous sons.)
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