String of Cash

Money

15225A

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 15225A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Korean
Provenience Korea
Period Joseon Dynasty
Date Made ca. 1832 CE
Section Asian
Description

One of three pieces of money on a wire. This coin was in use circa 1890 CE in Korea. Obv. 常平通寶 Sangpyeong tongbo. Mint Mark: 訓. Issuer: 訓練都監 Hullyeondogam (Military Training Command).Rev. 訓金五. The object number is written on the coin.

Credit Line Gift of Eli B. Landis, 1892
Other Number CG2016-1-77.1 - Found in Collection Number

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