½ Chon Gwang Mu
11 (1907) year| Bronze | 2.1 g | 19.1 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Gwangmu (1897-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 11 (1907) |
| Calendar | Korean - Gwangmu era |
| Value | ½ Chon (0.005) |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
半
錢
Translation: Half Jeon
Interesting fact
The ½ Chon (Gwang Mu) 11 (1907) coin from Korea was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Okamoto, who was commissioned by the Korean government to create a new currency for the country during the colonial period. The coin features a portrait of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire, on one side, and a stylized plum blossom on the other. The plum blossom was chosen as a symbol of Korea because it represents longevity, purity, and courage, and it is also a popular motif in Korean art and literature.
