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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Mun Hun ND
1857 year| Bronze | 5.06 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.06 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#303595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series at bottom, serial number at left.
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Lettering:
訓
二
元
Translation: Military Training Command, series "first", serial number 2
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hun) ND (1857) coin from Korea was part of a series of coins issued 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 was minted in 1857, which was a significant year in Korean history as it marked the beginning of the country's modernization and opening up to the outside world. The coin's design features the Korean characters "환" (Hun) and "일" (Il), which represent the country's name and the denomination of the coin, respectively. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 5.06 grams, which was a relatively small weight compared to other coins issued during that time period. Despite its small size, the coin holds significant historical value and is highly sought after by collectors today.
