Charm Token Irregular Coin Shaped Charm `식물전`

€355,318.00
LocationKorea
Year1800-1910
TypeMiscellaneous tokens/Religious token
CompositionBrass
Weight8.1 g
Diameter31.6 mm
Thickness
ShapeIrregular
TechniqueCast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionEight orbs with single Chinese character around center hole, poetic verse.
Obverse lettering琴瑟友之鐘鼓樂之
(Translation: Merriment of harps, friends, drums, and bells)
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, seal script)
Reverse descriptionEight orbs with single Chinese character around center hole, poetic verse.
Reverse lettering壽域春亭康衢烟月
(Translation: Tower commanding a fine view, a peaceful street, the moon in haze, a place where longevity prevails)
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, seal script)
Mint
MintageND (1800-1910)  - Late Joseon Kingdom -
Catalog ID2796648600
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