String of Cash

17691A

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

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

Heavy brass cash in string of cash. Eighty three coins strung together. Inscription on the obverse of the coins read: 常平通寶 Sangpyeong tongbo.

Length 15 cm
Outside Diameter 2.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. E. B. Landis, 1896
Other Number ED845A - Museum Education Number

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