Afternoon everyone…
Today I will be sharing something that I came across the other day. This series is totally awesome in my opinion and I’m glad that I started it. It’s the Chiwoo Cheonwang series from the Komsco Mint. They are considered medals versus silver rounds.
Here is a little info on it…
Obverse
Do ggae bi features on the obverse of 1 oz Silver 2020 South Korean Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals in a new design for the first time. While the primary visual element of the battle shield of Chiwoo Cheonwang remains the same, the face of Do ggae bi is new for the 2020 release. Based on a grinning image of Do ggae bi held in the Gyeongju National Museum of the Republic of Korea, the design showcases a smiling image of Do ggae bi with larger eyebrows, flared nostrils, and more prominent teeth. This bust of Do ggae bi also has bulls horns on its head now. Inscriptions include 2020 Fine Silver 999, Republic of Korea, 1 Clay, and KOMSCO.
Reverse
Chiwoo Cheonwang is shown in the fifth new design in the series on the reverse of the 1 oz Silver 2020 South Korean Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals. This depiction shows Chiwoo Cheonwang preparing for yet another war. This time his enemies arent from the mortal world and hell require the assistance of the 12 Guardians. Near the Salt Lake within his empire, the Hell Gate has emerged. From this gate, the forces of evil can flood the world and it is up to Chiwoo to muster an army to stop it.
History
The 2020 South Korean Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals marks the fifth anniversary of the series. Introduced in 2016, mintage figures have ebbed and flowed. The 2020 medals have a mintage of just 33,000 in total.
Now for the medal…
