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20 Chon Gwang Mu
11 (1907) year| Silver (.800) | 4 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Gwangmu (1897-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 11 (1907) |
| Calendar | Korean - Gwangmu era |
| Value | 20 Chon (0.20) |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
二
十
錢
Translation: Twenty Jeon
Interesting fact
The 20 Chon (Gwang Mu) 11 coin from Korea, minted in 1907, features a unique blend of Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a mythical creature called the "Hwajo," which is a combination of a tiger and a dragon, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Korean peninsula surrounded by a wreath. This blending of traditional Korean motifs with Western-style coin design was a common feature of Korean coins during the late Joseon Dynasty period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 (1907) | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Chon (Gwang Mu) 11 (1907) coin.
