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Sam Han T'ong Bo, Korea, 1097 - 1105

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) sam han t'ong bo coin, King Sukjong (Koryo Dynasty (Goryeo))
Korea, 1097 - 1105
Obverse Image: Four Chinese characters read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: SAM / HAN / T'ONG / BO (Translation: Three States Currency)
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1097 - 1105
Credit Line
Bequest of George B. Glover
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 23.5 mm; 1/32 in x 15/16 in
Object Name
coin
Sam Han T'ong Bo, Korea, 1097 - 1105
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