Auction 40 – 13 - 15 May 2021
Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins
Part A: Th, 13.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
Description
KOREA: Goryeo, 935-1392, AE cash (3.59g), H-3.8, dong guk tong bo, seal script, cast from 1097, EF. King Sukjong of Goryeo created a new monetary system based on round copper-alloy coins with square holes. The coins were produced bearing the inscriptions dong guk "Eastern Country", hae dong "East of the Sea", and sam han (the collective name of the Byeonhan, Jinhan, and Mahan confederacies).
Estimate: USD 125 - 175
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Bidding
| Price realized | 130 USD |
| Starting price | 110 USD |
| Estimate | 125 USD |
The auction is closed.
