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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 1043

(x) Korea, Empire, Enthronement 1907, 33mm, silver, good very fine

Issued to commemorate Prince Soonjoong's (Emperor Yunghui) enthronement on 27 August 1907. The obverse depicts the Korean Imperial helmet on a plum blossom, with a border of taeguks and scrolls. The reverse is inscribed 'Great Korean Empire, Great Korean Emperor, Enthronement
Ceremony, Commemorative Medal, Yung hi 1, August 27.' Issued in silver and bronze. If it followed the Japanese style (as it probably did), the silver Medal was awarded to nobility.

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Sold for
£320

Starting price
£190