Q12591084
Sign in to saveThe Dangbaekjeon () refers to a series of cash coins that were used during late Joseon period of Korean history. It was first issued in November of the year 1866 (Gojong 3) by the order of Heungseon Daewongun.
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- coin
- Country
- Joseon
- Material used
- copper-based alloy
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- Sangpyeong Tongbo (常平通寶) – Ho Dae Dang Baek (户大當百) - Scan 01.png
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The Dangbaekjeon () refers to a series of cash coins that were used during late Joseon period of Korean history. It was first issued in November of the year 1866 (Gojong 3) by the order of Heungseon Daewongun.
The hanja is inscribed on both sides of the coin. Words inscribed on the front side is '' (), and on the back side, Hoe Dae Dang Baek (). Hoe'' (호, 戶) stands for HoeJeo (호조, 戶曹), Joseon's ministry of revenue. Dae (대, 大) is a modifier which may be interpreted as 'the great'. Dang Baek (당백, 當百) means 'this coin worth 100 coins' in reference to the coins of 1 mun.
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