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1 Mun Hun, Pyong 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series at bottom, serial number at left.
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Lettering:
訓
五
中
Translation: Military Training Command, series "Chung", serial number 5
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hun, Pyong) 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 Korea during the 19th century, as it was durable and had a lower cost than other metals. The use of brass for coins also symbolized the country's efforts to modernize its currency and economy during a time of rapid change and globalization.
