5 Won, Korea (Japan), 1908

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5 Won, Korea (Japan), 1908
5 Won, Korea (Japan), 1908
5 Won, Korea (Japan), 1908
Description (Brief):

One (1) 5 won coin, Yung Hi

Description (Brief)

Korea (Japan), 1908

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Obverse Image: Dragon circling self in a pearled border with Chinese and Korean text surounding.

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Obverse Text: NEEDS TRANSLATION

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Reverse Image: Denomination surrounded by small pearled circle, with wreath surrounding.

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Reverse Text: O / WON (Translation: Five Won).

Description (Brief)

Genearl Information: Aluminium"

Date Made: 1908Alternate Calendar Date: 0002

Issuing Authority: Japan

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: KoreaIssuing Authority: Japan: JapanAssociated Place: Korea

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.5800Catalog Number: 68.159.5800Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .13 cm x 1.68 cm; 1/16 in x 21/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-2908-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_920576

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