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1 Mun Hun, Saeng 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#414065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series at bottom, crescent at right, serial number at right.
*訓 (Hun): Military Training Command
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
訓
六 (
生
Translation: Military Training Command, series "Saeng", serial number 6
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hun, Saeng) ND (1857) coin from Korea was issued during the reign of King Cheoljong, who was the 13th king of the Joseon Dynasty. At that time, the coin was used as a means of currency in Korea, and it was made of brass, which was a common material for coins during that era. The coin weighs 4 grams and has a diameter of 24 mm. It features the Korean characters "헌" (Hun) and "생" (Saeng) on one side, and the Chinese characters "大朝鮮" (Daejoseon) on the other side, which translates to "Great Joseon" in English. It's worth noting that the 1 Mun coin was the smallest denomination coin in circulation during that time, and it was used for everyday transactions. The coin's design and materials were influenced by Chinese currency, which was the dominant currency in East Asia at the time. Today, the 1 Mun (Hun, Saeng) ND (1857) coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it's highly sought after by numismatists and collectors of Korean history.
