5 Chon, Korea, 1905

5 Chon, Korea, 1905

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 chon coin
Korea, 1905
Obverse Image: Imperial eagle facing left within beaded circle.
Obverse Text: Romanization: DAEHAN / GUANGWU / JIU / NIAN / 5 / CHON (Translation: Korea Gwangmu Year Nine 5 Chon)
Reverse Image: Denomination within wreath below flower.
Reverse Text: Romanization: WU / CHON (Translation: 5 Chon)
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1905
place made
Korea
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 mm x 21 mm; 3/32 in x 13/16 in
ID Number
NU.NU90234.1
catalog number
NU90234.1
accession number
259971
Credit Line
Raymond, Mrs. Wayte
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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