Charm

Placed in a prominent place in the house for protection against unwelcoming forces, possibly a chache inside the beam. Usually deposited after a ritual ceremony performed by Daoist practitioners.

Hanger shape on coin, round hole at top, square hole at centre of coin, inner and outer rims, four characters on both sides; hanger at top with design, four characters, around centre hole on obverse; design in hanger, four characters, around centre hole on reverse.