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1 Mun Ho ND
1832 year| Copper | 5.21 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Sunjo (1800-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1832 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.21 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, chong to left, chu at bottom, series number at right
*户 (Ho): Treasury Department
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
户
丁 十
宙
Translation: Treasury Department, series 10
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Ho) ND (1832) coin from Korea was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was produced during a time of great change and modernization in Korea. The 1830s saw the introduction of new technologies and ideas from the West, and the coinage of the time reflects this shift. The 1 Mun (Ho) ND (1832) coin features a unique blend of traditional Korean design elements and modernized production techniques, making it a fascinating piece of history.
