5 Fun Yi Hyong

€1.00
IssuerKorea
Year1895-1896
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Fun (0.05)
CurrencyKingdom of Joseon - Yang (1892-1897)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.9 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1108, JNDA#18-8
Obverse descriptionTwo dragons, date above, denomination below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering• 大朝鮮 開國五百四年 • 오푼 • 5 FUN
(Translation: Great Joseon founded 504 years ago, 5 Pun)
Reverse descriptionDenomination surrounded by a wreath of Rose of Sharon (left) and plum (right), Plum blossom (Imperial Seal of Korea) above
Reverse script
Reverse lettering五 分
(Translation: Five Fun)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage504 (1895)  - 開國五百四年 -
505 (1896)  - 開國五百五年 -
Catalog ID7445871950
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