5 Chon (Yung Hee - Japanese Protectorate) 3 (1909) front 5 Chon (Yung Hee - Japanese Protectorate) 3 (1909) back
5 Chon (Yung Hee - Japanese Protectorate) 3 (1909) photo
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5 Chon Yung Hee - Japanese Protectorate

3 (1909) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Korea
Period
Yunghui (1907-1910)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
3 (1909)
Calendar
Korean - Sunjong era
Value
5 Chon (0.05)
Currency
Japanese Protectorate - Won (1905-1910)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#35123
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:

Translation: Five Jeon

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Chon (Yung Hee - Japanese Protectorate) 3 coin from Korea is that it features a unique blend of traditional Korean design elements and Japanese influences, reflecting the complex historical context in which it was minted. The coin's obverse side features the Korean legend "大韓帝國 萬萬歲" (Great Korean Empire, Ten Thousand Years), while the reverse side bears the Japanese inscription "大日本 三十 五圓" (Great Japan, Thirty-Five Sen). This blending of cultures is a notable aspect of the coin's design and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Korea during the early 20th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
3 (1909)  4000000 - - - - - -

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