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1 Mun Chong ND

1757 year
Bronze 4.23 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Korea
King
Yeongjo (1724-1776)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1757
Value
1 Mun (0.001)
Currency
Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.23 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#44699
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crescent at right, series number at bottom

*捻 (Chong): General Military Office

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
 捻
  (
 六

Translation: General Military Office, series 6

Interesting fact

The 1 Mun (Chong) ND (1757) coin from Korea was used as a means of currency during the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. The coin was made of bronze and had a square hole in the center, which was a common feature of coins during that time period. The coin was also very small, weighing only 4.23 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of Korea during the 18th century.