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1 Mun Ho ND
Copper | 5.21 g | 24.5 mm |
Issuer | Korea |
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King | Yeongjo (1724-1776) Jeongjo (1776-1800) Sunjo (1800-1834) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1757-1806 |
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 |
Numista | N#37231 |
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Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
*户 (Ho): Treasury Department
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
户
○
六
Translation: Treasury Department, series 6
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Ho) ND (1757-1806) 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."