I hope to document some of the varieties of the Quarter Yang pieces of Year 2 (1898). Additionally, this year saw the introduction of 'counterfeits' struck in Japan (these were later authorized for use, making them legitimate, see KM# 1118.
The example is is remarkably fresh but has a lack of detail in the devices and the characters seem more stubbly and or thick. So determining varieties will take a steady and careful eye because the the same die can produce varying results depending on its condition, and striking conditions (hardness of the metal and strike pressure, etc.) Remarkably, KM's SCWC is the best source of information. I have two Korean printed coin books, considered the standard, as far as I know. They don't mention varieties nor the differences between KM1118 & KM1117 (1118 has a larger circle around the dragons). But if you don't have an example of both it will be hard to tell the differences if you only have one. I want to provide the measures if these circles and provide photos good enough to help you identify yours. If you can help...PLEASE let me know and post your pictures here.
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: https://arirangnumismatics.wordpress.com/coinage-in-late-modern-korea/
VIEW & DOWNLOAD Korean Coin and Charm Articles:
Calvin Jin has accomplished the impossible and provided a way to identify all of the types and varieties one is likely to find, see it at this: https://arirangnumismatics.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/numismatic-analysis-iv-%C2%BC-yang-1898/
A Survey of Korean Coins - Joseph E. Boling: Korea - A Numismatic Survey - Boling
Korean Charms and Amulets - Starr
https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Korean%20Charms%20&%20Amulets%20-%20Starr.pdf
German Coin Techniques in Korea - Won Yu-Han
German Coin Techinques in Korea - Won Yu-Han
Rulers of Korea
Rulers of Korea
Picture Album of 100 Korean Amulets
https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Picture%20Album%20of%20100%20Korean%20Amulets%20-%20Greenbaum.pdf
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