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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Loong Siew, post: 2752940, member: 75799&quot;]The first Korean official minted coins</p><p><br /></p><p>King Sukjong (1097-1107). Koryo Dynasty. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dongguk Tongpo </p><p>Haedong Chungpo</p><p>Samhan Chungpo</p><p><br /></p><p>These were the first official minted coins of Korea after centuries of a barter economic system. They are heavily influenced by the Chinese cash coinage model albeit distinct Korean inscriptions (before the introduction of Hangul). These coins were minted in variations of calligraphy styles such as regular or seal scripts. They also come in 2 types namely Tongpo&nbsp; (通宝) and Chungpo (重宝) but share essentially the same dimensions and weight. </p><p><br /></p><p>These coins did not last long however as it was not successful and the Koreans soon reverted back to a barter system. It took centuries later before the next series of coinage namely the Chosun Tongpo 朝鲜通宝 was issued by King Sejong in 1423. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]630979[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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