String of Cash

Coin

15236

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 15236
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Korean
Provenience Korea
Period Joseon Dynasty
Date Made 1833 - 1892 CE
Section Asian
Materials Metal
Description

String of five cash pieces. One hundred and one metal coins strung together. On the obverse is 常平通寶 Sangpyeong tongbo with the value of 5 mon and the mint on the reverse. The coins come from various mints.

Length 72 cm
Credit Line Gift of Eli B. Landis, 1892

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