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½ Won Gwang Mu
| Silver (.800) | 13.5 g | 30.9 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gojong (1897-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 9-10 (1905-1906) |
| Calendar | Korean - Gwangmu era |
| Value | ½ Won |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
半
圜
Translation: Half Won
Interesting fact
The ½ Won (Gwang Mu) 9-10 coin from Korea was issued during a time of great change in the country. In 1905, Korea was forced to sign the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1905, which gave Japan control over Korea's foreign affairs. This coin was minted during this period of Japanese colonial rule, and it features the Korean king, Gojong, on one side and the Japanese emperor, Meiji, on the other. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history between Korea and Japan during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 (1905) | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1906) | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Won (Gwang Mu) 9-10 (1905-1906) coin.
