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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Mun Ho; Enter ND
| Copper | 4.33 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Sunjo (1800-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1806-1814 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.33 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#304891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, seriales at bottom, serial number at left
*户 (Ho): Treasury Department
*入 (Ip): Enter
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
户
二
入
Translation: Treasury Department, series "enter", serial number 2
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun coin from Korea, made of copper and weighing 4.33g, was used during the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. The coin was first introduced in 1806 and was used until 1814. During this time, the coin was the standard unit of currency in Korea, and it was used for everyday transactions. It's interesting to note that the design of the coin has remained relatively unchanged over the years, with the exception of a few minor modifications. The obverse side of the coin features the Korean characters "HO" and "ENTER," while the reverse side features the Chinese characters "一文" (meaning "one Mun") and the year of minting. Overall, the 1 Mun coin is an important piece of Korean history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
