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2 Chon, Korea, 1882 - 1883

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 chon coin
Korea, 1882 - 1883
Obverse Image: Obverse Image: Four Chinese characters read top, bottom, right, left.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TA / TUNG / ERH / CH'IEN (Translation: Two Mace of the Great Eastern (Kingdom)).
Reverse Image: Character HU for the Board of Revenue written in a circle of blue(?) enamel.
Reverse Text: Romanization: HU (Translation: Board of Revenue). General Information: Silver
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1882 - 1883
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Object Name
coin
2 Chon, Korea, 1882 - 1883
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