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½ Won Yung Hee
2 (1908) year| Silver (.800) | 10.13 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Sunjong (1907-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2 (1908) |
| Calendar | Korean - Sunjong era |
| Value | ½ Won |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 10.13 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#17573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 (Yung Hee) 2 coin from Korea, minted in 1908, was part of a series of coins produced during the Japanese colonial period in Korea. The coin features the portrait of Emperor Gojong, who was the last emperor of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. The coin was made of silver (.800) and weighs 10.13 grams. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1908) | 1400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Won (Yung Hee) 2 (1908) coin.
