1 Mun (Ho) ND (1778-1806) front 1 Mun (Ho) ND (1778-1806) back
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1 Mun Ho ND

 
Copper 5.21 g 24.5 mm
Description
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
5.21 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
1.57 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#367667
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom. circle to left, dot to right

*户 (Ho): Treasury Department

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
 户
○  .
 五

Translation: Treasury Department, series 5

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 the Chinese character "ho" (貨) which means "money" or "currency."