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½ Won Gwang Mu

Features

Issuer KoreaKorean Empire (1897-1910)
Emperor Joseon Dynasty › Gojong (1897-1907)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 9-10 (1905-1906)
Calendar Korean - Gwangmu era
Value ½ Won
Currency Won (1901-1910)
Composition Srebro (.800)
Weight 13.5 g
Diameter 30.9 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15826
References KM# 1129
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, JNDA# 18-16
Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (publisher). 日本貨幣カタログ. Japan Numismatic Dealers Association, Tokyo, Japan (37 volumes).

Obverse

Smok, data powyżej, nominał poniżejAutomatically translated

Scripts: chiński (tradycyjny, zwykły pismo), Hangul, łaciński

Lettering: • 大韓 • 光武九年 • 반원 • HALF WON

Reverse

Nominał (w koreańskim tekście hanja) otoczony wieńcem i kwiatem śliwy (pieczęć cesarska Korei)Automatically translated

Script: chiński (tradycyjny, zwykły pismo)

Lettering:

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
9 (1905)  Photo 600 000 $ 320 $ 320 (en) 光武九年 73%
9 (1905)  (en) 光武九年, Proof 0%
10 (1906)  Photo 1 200 000 $ 320 $ 320 (en) 光武十年 50%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×63)
Country: South Korea
Languages: EN, KO
Numista Rarity index: 68 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 24.49 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2268 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.347 oz
Current srebro price: 70.53 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 125
Lot 659
Internet Archive
29 May 2024 9 (1905) – (en) 光武九年 UNC USD 464.04
(EUR 401.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)
Heritage Auctions
2024 October 6 - 7 Hong Kong Autumn World Coins Showcase Auction 61407
Lot 235376
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2024 9 (1905) – (en) 光武九年 AU USD 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)
Heritage Auctions
2006 (World Coins) June Long Beach Signature Auction 410
Lot 14201
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2006 10 (1906) – (en) 光武十年 XF USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)
Ginza Coins
Mail Bid Sale 124
Lot 779
Internet Archive
10 Aug 2025 10 (1906) – (en) 光武十年 VF USD 402.13
(JPY 64 400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Won (Gwang Mu)
Ginza Coins
Mail Bid Sale 124
Lot 779
Internet Archive
10 Aug 2025 10 (1906) – (en) 光武十年 VF USD 402.13
(JPY 64 400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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