1/4 Yang Yi Hyong

€1.00
IssuerKorea
Year1893-1896
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Yang
CurrencyKingdom of Joseon - Yang (1892-1897)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight4.8 g
Dimensions20.7 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1110, JNDA#18-7
Obverse descriptionTwo dragons, date above, denomination below
Obverse script
Obverse lettering• 朝鮮 • 開國五百五年 • 두돈오푼 • 1/4 YANG
(Translation: Korea founded 505 years ago, Two Don Five 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五二 分戔
(Translation: Two Jeon and Five Fun)
Edge
Mint
Mintage502 (1893)  - 開國五百二年 -
503 (1894)  - 開國五百三年 -
504 (1895)  - 開國五百四年 -
505 (1896)  - 開國五百五年 -
Catalog ID3812227980
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