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¼ Yang Gwang Mu
2 (1898) year| Copper-nickel | 4.8 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2 (1898) |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
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) 2 coin from Korea, minted in 1898, was part of a series of coins introduced during the Gabo Reform, a set of economic and political reforms implemented during the reign of Emperor Gojong of Korea. The coin was designed to replace the traditional Korean monetary system, which was based on bartering and cowry shells, with a modern currency system based on the Japanese yen. The introduction of this coin and other denominations helped to standardize trade and commerce in Korea and paved the way for the country's economic modernization.
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) 2 (1898) coin.
