1 Mun (Kum) ND (1742) front 1 Mun (Kum) ND (1742) back
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1 Mun Kum ND

1742 year
Bronze 4.0 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Korea
King
Yeongjo (1724-1776)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1742
Value
1 Mun (0.001)
Currency
Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#134157
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom, sun at left

*禁 (Kum): Court Guard Military Unit

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering:
 禁

 二

Translation: Court Guard Military Unit, series 2

Interesting fact

The 1 Mun (Kum) ND (1742) coin from Korea was used as a means of currency during the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. The coin was made of bronze and had a diameter of 2.5 cm. Despite its small size, it was an important part of the Korean economy at the time, and many everyday transactions were conducted using these coins. Today, the 1 Mun (Kum) ND (1742) coin is a valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of Korean history.