Korea (1908) chon

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was struck in year 2 of the reign of Yung Hi (r. 1907-10). In 1910, Korea was annexed to Japan and her coinage ended until after World War Two.

Recorded mintage: 6,800,000.

Specification: 4.20 g, bronze, 24 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 1137.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Korea (1907) chon
• (1908) half chon
• (1908) 10 chon
• Korea (1908) 20 chon
• Korea (1909) chon
• Coins and currency dated 1908
• return to coins of Korea