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1 Mun Hun ND
1857 year| Bronze | 4 g | - |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#283148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series at bottom, serial number at left.
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Lettering:
訓
二
工
Translation: Military Training Command, series "heaven", serial number 2
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hun) ND (1857) coin from Korea was minted during the reign of King Gojong, who was the 23rd king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. The coin features the king's name and title on one side, and the denomination and year on the other. It was made of bronze and weighed 4 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of Korean numismatic history.
