© PCGS
© PCGS
¼ Yang Gwang Mu
| Copper-nickel | 4.8 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-4 (1897-1900) |
| Calendar | Korean - Gwangmu era |
| Value | 2 Chon 5 Fun = ¼ Yang (0.25) |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Yang (1897-1902) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1909 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Denomination surrounded by a wreath of Rose of Sharon (left) and plum (right), Plum blossom (Imperial Seal of Korea) above
Lettering:
五二
分戔
Translation: Two Jeon and Five Fun
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
The ¼ Yang (Gwang Mu) 1-4 coin from Korea was designed by a French engraver named Charles Moreau, who was hired by the Korean government to create a new currency for the country. Moreau's design featured a combination of traditional Korean motifs, such as the taegeuk symbol (which represents the balance and harmony of yin and yang) and the eight trigrams from the I Ching, along with modern elements like the portrait of King Gojong. This blend of old and new styles was intended to reflect Korea's desire to modernize and become a more contemporary nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1898) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Yang (Gwang Mu) 1-4 (1897-1900) coin.
