10 Chon (Gwang Mu) 10 (1906) front 10 Chon (Gwang Mu) 10 (1906) back
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10 Chon Gwang Mu

10 (1906) year
Silver (.800) 2.7 g 17.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Korea
Period
Gwangmu (1897-1907)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
10 (1906)
Calendar
Korean - Gwangmu era
Value
10 Chon (0.10)
Currency
Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
17.6 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#35118
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Denomination surrounded by a wreath of Rose of Sharon (left) and plum (right), Plum blossom (Imperial Seal of Korea) above

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation: Ten Jeon

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Chon (Gwang Mu) 10 coin from Korea, minted in 1906, was part of a series of coins introduced during the reign of Emperor Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. The coin features the Korean legend "대한제국 광무 10전" (Daehan Jeguk Gwangmu 10 jeon) which means "Great Korean Empire, Gwangmu 10 cents". The coin was made of silver with a purity of .800 and weighed 2.7 grams. It's an interesting piece of history that highlights Korea's rich cultural heritage and its transition from a dynasty to an empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
10 (1906)  2000000 - - - - - -

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