© Arusak
© Arusak
1 Mun Pyong ND
| Brass | 2.94 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1891-1892 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#189372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series number at bottom, serialnumber at left
*平 (Pyŏng): Pyong'an Provincial Office
Lettering:
平
七
天
Translation: Pyong'an Provincial Office, series "chon", serial number 7
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Pyong) coin from Korea, which was minted between 1891 and 1892, features a unique blend of traditional Korean design elements and Western-style coinage features. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "대한제국" (Daehan Jeguk), which means "Great Han Empire," while the reverse side features a stylized plum blossom, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Korean culture. This blend of traditional and modern design elements makes the coin an interesting example of Korea's transition from a traditional kingdom to a modern nation-state during the late 19th century.
