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Name or Denominations
1 Chon (0.1)
Issuer
Korea › Joseon (1392-1897)
Ruler
Joseon Dynasty › Gojong (1863-1897)
Year of Minting
1882-1883
Currency
Mun (1392-1892)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
NA
Material
Silver
Shape
Round
Edge Type
NA
Technique
NA
Front design
Mintmark of the Treasury Department in the circle the middle
Back design
NA
Year of Minting
1882-1883
King
Joseon Dynasty › Gojong (1863-1897)
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
NA
Inscriptions
Obverse: 戶 Reverse: 大 錢 一 東
Context
The denomination Chon was 1/10 of an ounce, and a Korean 'ounce' was 37.5 grams. So the 1 Chon coin was 0.1 ounce NOTE The weight varies from 3.4 to 3.7 grams Three colors of cloisonne enamel can be found covering the 'Ho' character on the obverse. These colors are BLACK, BLUE, & GREEN, with scarcity following in that order. Sometimes the cloisonne enamel is chipped or completely broken out.
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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