Token - Black Turtle-Snake
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Features
| Location |
People's Republic of China
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|---|---|
| Type | Spiritual tokens › Good luck tokens |
| Composition | Brass plated steel (Magnetic) |
| Weight | 28.70 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 558766 |
Obverse
Black Turtle-Snake
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 玄武
Translation: Xuanwu
Reverse
A Bagua symbol with Yin-Yang in the center. Around it "Four Divine Beasts" of ancient China - Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise.
They originated from ancient star worship, guarding the four directions and carrying cultural connotations of warding off evil and harmonizing Yin and Yang. They are also associated with the Five Elements (wood, metal, fire, and water) and the four seasons.
Edge
Reeded
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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