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10 Chon Gwang Mu
10 (1906) yearSilver (.800) | 2.7 g | 17.6 mm |
Issuer | Korea |
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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 |
Numista | N#35118 |
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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:
十
錢
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 |
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10 (1906) | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Chon (Gwang Mu) 10 (1906) coin.