Coin
Cash
Object Number: | 29-127-1373 |
Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | Korean |
Provenience: | Korea Jeolla |
Period: | Joseon Dynasty |
Date Made: | 1742 - 1752 |
Early Date: | 1742 |
Late Date: | 1752 |
Section: | Asian |
Materials: | Bronze |
Credit Line: | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
Other Number: | 11298 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
Description
Obv. 常平通寶 Sangpyeong tongbo. Rev. 金 (Jeon ) 昃 (Cheug). 2 cash. Mint Mark: 全. Issuer: 全羅監營 Jeolla Kamyeong (Jeolla Provincial Office). The character at the bottom,昃, is derived from the first twenty five characters of the Thousand Character Classic.
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