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Moneta
Registered: August 2005
Location: Arizona USA
Posts: 2,339
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This type is as KM 1106 with 3 small characters; "Tae Cho-son". Proof-like surfaces are iridescent but show some porosity in areas. Nice colors on a copper coin, not very visible here. KM is wrong on the weight of these (-~ 10 gm).
VIEW or DOWNLOAD these Korean Coin articles:
A "Survey of Korean Coins" article, and others, are available in the Moneta Library:
German Coin Techinques in Korea - Won Yu-Han: [ link ]
Korea - A Numismatic Survey - Boling: [ link ]
Rulers of Korea: [ link ]
The Imperial Seal of Korea or Ihwamun was one of the symbols of the Korean Empire and it features a plum flower (Ihwa or Ehwa). It was originally the emblem of the royal family and was subsequently used for the coat of arms of the short-lived Empire, it can still be seen on some buildings. Plum blossoms are associated with the transition of season and they are as the heralds of spring in Korea. [from: "The Meaning Behind Plants On World Coins" by Ema Sikic of Baldwin's in London.
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Keywords: korea korean fun
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Denomination: 5 Fun (or Pun)
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Reference #: KM 1106
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Date/Mintmark: Yr 501 (1892)
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Condition: Unc - proof-like or PROOF
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Weight: 6.95 gm;
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Metal: Copper
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