Korea - 1 Chon 1882 - Green enamel

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This green (aqua) one Chon finally completes my short matrix of the Tae Dong Treasury Dept. issues of 1882. I set out for the 3 denominations and three colors but I had an extra green 2 Chon so I set out in quest of a green 1 Chon to have a denomination set of one color. These, individually, are scarce although the internet has made them much more available than before. I was fascinated by these when I first saw them in the Whitman catalog around 1965. I can't say I was always active in seeking them out but I was always on the lookout.
For now, please see the others presented here for additional info on this "first colorized coin."

Finally! An excellent work on Korean coins in English. It also describes the entire history of Korea in relation to their coinage. Past erroneous information is corrected and details of varieties are clearly illustrated. This is an amazing resource for numismatists and collectors. I thank Calvin Taehun Jin at Arirang Numismatics, and you will too. Read and Free Download "Coinage of Late Modern Korea" at this: [ link ]

VIEW & DOWNLOAD Korean Coin and Charm Articles:
A Survey of Korean Coins - Joseph E. Boling: [ link ]
Korean Charms and Amulets - Starr
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German Coin Techniques in Korea - Won Yu-Han
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Rulers of Korea
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Picture Album of 100 Korean Amulets
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