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1 Mun Ho ND
| Copper | 5.21 g | 24.5 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 | 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#414049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom. circle to left
*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 a Chinese character called "Ho" which means "good" or "auspicious." This character was used to symbolize the positive values and blessings that the coin was believed to bring to its users.
