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10 Chon Yung Hee
| Silver (.800) | 2.25 g | 17.6 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Yunghui (1907-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-4 (1908-1910) |
| Calendar | Korean - Sunjong era |
| Value | 10 Chon (0.10) |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 17.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
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 (Yung Hee) 2-4 coin from Korea was minted during a time of great change in the country. The Yung Hee era, which spanned from 1908 to 1910, was a period of political and social upheaval, as Korea was struggling to maintain its independence in the face of Japanese and Western colonialism. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a symbol of Korea's rich cultural heritage and its efforts to modernize and assert its sovereignty during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1908) | 6300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1910) | 9500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Chon (Yung Hee) 2-4 (1908-1910) coin.
