String of Cash

Coin

17691D

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 17691D
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Korean
Provenience Korea
Period Joseon Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century - 1895
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Description

A set of fifty five Korean coins. The inscription on the obverse of the coins reads: 常平通寶 Sangpyeong tongbo.The reverse has various mint marks and values.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. E. B. Landis, 1896
Other Number ED845D - Museum Education Number

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