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1 Mun Hun ND
1857 year| Brass | 4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.01) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#328759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series at bottom, crescent at left, serial number at right.
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
訓
六
元
Translation: Military Training Command, series "first", serial number 2
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hun) 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, easy to work with, and had a attractive golden color. However, the use of brass for coins also had its drawbacks, as it was prone to corrosion and wore down quickly with use. Despite these limitations, the 1 Mun (Hun) ND (1857) coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
