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½ Chon Gwang Mu - Japanese Protectorate
10 (1906) year| Bronze | 3.4 g | 21.9 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Gwangmu (1897-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 10 (1906) |
| Calendar | Korean - Gwangmu era |
| Value | ½ Chon (0.005) |
| Currency | Japanese Protectorate - Won (1905-1910) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
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
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Chon coin from the Japanese Protectorate era in Korea, which was minted in 1906, features a unique blend of Korean and Japanese elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the Korean legend "대한제국" (Daehan Jeguk), which means "Great Han Empire," while the reverse side features the Japanese legend "日本 protectorate" (Nippon Koku), meaning "Japanese Protectorate." This blending of cultures on the coin's design reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of Korea during the Japanese colonial period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (1906) | 24000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Chon (Gwang Mu - Japanese Protectorate) 10 (1906) coin.
