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1 Mun Hun; Chon ND
1857 year| Brass | 4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1892 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, seris at bottom, additional serial number left
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Lettering:
訓
二
全
Translation: Military Training Command, series "perfect", serial number 2
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hun; Chon) ND (1857) coin from Korea was made of brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc. Brass was a common material used for coins in many parts of the world during the 19th century, as it was durable, resistant to corrosion, and had a nice golden color. However, the use of brass for coins also had its drawbacks, as it was relatively soft and could be easily counterfeited. Despite these challenges, the 1 Mun coin remained a popular denomination in Korea for many years and is still sought after by collectors today.
