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½ Niang King Gojong
495 (1886) year| (White metal) | - | - |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 495 (1886) |
| Calendar | Korean - Joseon era |
| Value | ½ Niang (0.05) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | (White metal) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination in wreath
Lettering:
半
兩
Translation: A half Niang
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Niang coin was minted during the reign of King Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. The coin was minted in 1886, which was a significant year in Korean history as it marked the beginning of the country's modernization and opening up to the outside world. The coin's design features the Korean national emblem, the taegeuk, which symbolizes the balance and harmony of yin and yang, and is still used as a symbol of Korea today.
