Russian Domination. Kuang Mu 1/2 Won Year 5 (1901) XF45 PCGS, KM1123. Extremely rare. Increased Russian influence in Korea from 1896-1904 resulted in three types of coins (1 Chon, 5 Chon, and 1/2 Won) being struck with a Russian eagle in place of the Japanese style dragon. These pieces were one-year types authorized and issued by financial advisor Alexiev of the Russo-Korean B..
