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1 Mun Hun ND
1857 year| Bronze | 4.24 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Mun |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#314775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series at bottom, crescent at left, serial number at right.
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
訓
) 四
土
Translation: Military Training Command, series "earth", serial number 4
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hun) ND (1857) coin from Korea was part of a series of coins introduced during the reign of King Gojong, who was the 23rd king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. This series of coins was designed to replace the traditional Chinese-style coins that had been used in Korea for centuries, and it featured a new, modern design that was influenced by Western coinage. The 1 Mun coin was the smallest denomination in the series and was made of bronze, with a diameter of 24 mm and a weight of 4.24 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
