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½ Chon Yung Hee - Japanese Protectorate
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 19.1 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Yunghui (1907-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-4 (1907-1910) |
| Calendar | Korean - Sunjong era |
| Value | ½ Chon (0.005) |
| Currency | Japanese Protectorate - Won (1905-1910) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
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 coin from the Yung Hee period (1907-1910) was the first coin to feature the Korean peninsula's iconic landmark, Gyeongbokgung Palace, on its obverse side. This palace was built in 1395 and served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty, and later became a symbol of Korean culture and history. The inclusion of this image on the coin was a significant departure from previous Korean coins, which typically featured Chinese characters or dragons, and marked a shift towards a more distinctly Korean identity.
