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1 Mun Chin ND
| Brass | 3.95 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Sukjong (1674-1720) Gyeongjong (1720-1724) Yeongjo (1724-1776) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1742 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#109195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom
*賑 (Chin): Seoul Charity Office
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
賑
三
Translation: Seoul Charity Office series 3
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Chin) ND (1695-1742) coin from Korea was used during the Joseon Dynasty, and its design features a unique blend of Chinese and Korean elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the Chinese characters "大明通寶" (Da Ming Tong Bao), which translates to "Great Ming Common Currency," indicating that it was issued during the Ming Dynasty. However, the reverse side of the coin features the Korean characters "조선 삼 년" (Joseon Sam Nyeon), which means "Joseon Three Years," indicating the year it was issued according to the Korean calendar. This blending of cultures and calendars reflects the complex history and cultural exchange between China and Korea during that time period.
