Korean Hae Dong Tong Bao Ancient Coin Metal Detector Find | ArtefactsHunter
This Korean Hae Dong Tong Bao coin represents ancient Korean currency. Recovered through metal detecting, this bronze coin features the characteristic square hole and four-character inscription typical of East Asian coinage.
Key Features:
- Origin: Korean coinage
- Inscription: Hae Dong Tong Bao (海東通寶)
- Material: Bronze/copper cash coin
- Form: Round coin with square center hole
- Provenance: Metal detecting find
The inscription "Hae Dong Tong Bao" translates to "Eastern Sea Circulating Treasure," with "Hae Dong" (Eastern Sea) being a historical name for Korea. Korean cash coins followed the Chinese model of round coins with square holes, reflecting the cultural and economic exchange between Korea and China throughout history.
Korean coins were cast in bronze or copper and featured the distinctive square hole that allowed them to be strung together for convenient carrying and counting. This design was used throughout East Asia for centuries, with each region producing coins with distinctive inscriptions and characteristics.
The four characters on Hae Dong Tong Bao coins are typically arranged with the inscription reading top-bottom and right-left around the square hole, following the traditional East Asian coin format. Various Korean dynasties and periods produced coins with this inscription.
This coin would appeal to collectors of Korean numismatics, East Asian monetary history, or ancient currency. Metal detector finds often show natural patina from time in the ground, adding to their historical character.
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