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10 Won Gwang Mu
10 (1906) year| Gold (.900) | 8.3333 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Gwangmu (1897-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 10 (1906) |
| Calendar | Korean - Gwangmu era |
| Value | 10 Won |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.3333 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
十
圜
Translation: Ten Won
Interesting fact
The 10 Won (Gwang Mu) 10 coin from Korea, minted in 1906, is interesting because it was made of .900 gold and weighs 8.3333 grams. This is unusual because most coins from this time period were made of a less valuable metal, such as copper or silver. The use of gold in this coin's minting process indicates that it was likely a high-value coin at the time of its minting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (1906) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Won (Gwang Mu) 10 (1906) coin.
