Chinese Cash Type Needs Attribution-Or Is It A Charm/ Fantasy? Identified. Korea 2 Mun K641

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oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5241 Posts	Posted 11/01/2020 10:47 am This weighs 4.95 grams and has a diameter of 30 millimeters, hence a bit larger than the regular cash coin. The emperor's titles do not match anything in my Fisher's Ding, and the reverse matches nothing either. I am doubtful that it is even a coin, perhaps a fantasy or a charm, so maybe the experts can confirm. Report this Post to the Staff

aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 11/02/2020 2:46 pm I'm inclined to believe that you coin is Korean rather than Chinese - though struggling to find a similar one. Will continue research when time permits. Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5241 Posts	Posted 11/02/2020 3:40 pm @aiglet7, thanks! I keep forgetting about Korean coins. With that clue, I got a match! 2 Mun, K 641 (ND, 1742-52), "U" at bottom, "Chin" at right Edited by oriole 11/02/2020 4:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1915 Posts	Posted 11/02/2020 3:59 pm I'd say Korea also. It's listed in the books, but perhaps the very same exact coin is not acually illustrated. Might be found online. Report this Post to the Staff
aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 11/02/2020 6:07 pm @oriole - glad to have pointed you in the right direction! In the past I have used these two links to help with Korean coins:- http://primaltrek.com/koreancoins.html https://en.numista.com/catalogue/korea-1.html Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5241 Posts	Posted 11/02/2020 7:58 pm Thanks! Good references. Now, I just need to remember Korean when I see this style. Report this Post to the Staff
Lembafc Valued Member Korea, Republic Of 489 Posts	Posted 12/01/2020 12:08 pm As the others have said, this is a 2 Mun Joseon (Korea) cash coin. This is from the Tongyeong Mint, but I think it is called the Tongyeong Naval Office in English. Coins from this mint are quite collectible and one of my favorites. They can have a decent premium over the other, more common, 2 Mun coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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