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1 Mun Hun; Chon ND
1857 year| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Sunjo (1800-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, seris at bottom, additional serial number left
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
訓
三
千
Translation: Military Training Command, series "thousand", serial number 3
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun coin was the first coin to be introduced in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty, and it was used as the standard unit of currency for over 300 years. It was made of brass and had a round shape with a square hole in the center, which was a unique feature of Korean coins at that time. The coin was also known as the "Hun" or "Chon" coin, and it was divided into 10 smaller units called "Jeon." The 1 Mun coin was used for both domestic and international trade, and it was an important symbol of the Korean economy during that period.
