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Choson T'ong Bo, Korea, 1423

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) choson t'ong bo coin, Yi Do (Sejong Changhon, Yi Dynasty)
Korea, 1423
Obverse Image: Four Chinese characters read top, bottom, right, left; with short cap on BO character, read clockwise.
Obverse Text: Romanization: CHOSON / T'ONG / BO (Translation: Choson Currency)
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1423
Credit Line
Sebald, William J.
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 22.5 mm; 1/32 in x 7/8 in
Object Name
coin
Choson T'ong Bo, Korea, 1423
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