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1 Mun Ho ND
| Copper | 4.58 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Jeongjo (1776-1800) Sunjo (1800-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1806 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom. Moon crescent and right, sun at left.
*户 (Ho): Treasury Department
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
户
• （
九
Translation: Treasury Department, series 9
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Ho) ND (1778-1806) coin from Korea was used as a means of currency during the Joseon Dynasty, and its design featured a Chinese character called "Ho" which means "good" or "fortunate." This character was used to symbolize the positive values and auspiciousness of the coin. Additionally, the coin's weight of 4.58 grams was significant because it was equivalent to the weight of a single Chinese qian, which was a common unit of currency at the time. This fact highlights the cultural and historical significance of the coin, and how it was used as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Korean society during that time period.
