2023 1 oz South Korean Silver Princess Bari (BU)

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2023 1 oz South Korean Silver Princess Bari (BU)

KOMSCO is known for its series of medals displaying popular figures in South Korean history and mythology. They have a popular series featuring the god of war Chiwoo Cheonwang, the Zi:Sin series with the 12 warriors, and a collection of unique tiger medals. Now, you can experience their latest design the 2023 1 oz South Korean Silver Princess Bari Medal featuring the popular goddess in Korean mythology. Order yours today.

Medal Highlights:

• Arrives in protective plastic flips, tubes of 25, or a box of 250!
• 1st issue in the Korean Goddess Series!
• Limited mintage of 10,000!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• The obverse field features the Doggaebi.
• The reverse side showcases Princess Bari.

Individual 2023 1 oz South Korean Silver Princess Bari Medals will arrive inside protective plastic flips. For larger orders, tubes of 25 or boxes of 250 are also available. Each medal is presented in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

The story of Princess Bari is a traditional Korean myth that has been translated roughly one hundred times by scholars. While in some versions she fails to become a deity, she’s widely accepted as the patron goddess of shamans and the conductor of the souls of the dead. The story goes that her parents, the king, and the queen, fall deathly ill and can only be saved if Bari returns with medicinal water from Western Heaven. She does so, thus saving the lives of her parents. Her story is often told during funeral rites.

The obverse field of the 2023 South Korean Silver Princess Bari Medal shows the image of the Doggaebi. The image of this hobgoblin-like creature is said to ward off evil spirits. Koreans would hang the effigy of the Doggaebi from their homes with this intention in mind. Identifying marks of the medal surrounds the image.

The reverse side of the 2023 1 oz Silver Princess Bari Medal shows the Princess Bari. The Princess is seen in front-facing relief wearing an elegant headdress. She’s holding a fan in one hand with a portal prominently shown behind her.