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1 Mun Pyong ND
1883 year| Brass | 2.94 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1883 |
| 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#414091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series number at bottom, serialnumber at left
*平 (Pyŏng): Pyong'an Provincial Office
Lettering:
平
七
Translation: Pyong'an Provincial Office, serial number 7
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Pyong) ND (1883) coin from Korea was designed by a French engraver named Charles-Auguste Stourm, who was hired by the Korean government to create a new currency for the country. Stourm's design featured a combination of traditional Korean motifs, such as the taegeuk symbol (which represents the balance and harmony of yin and yang) and the eight trigrams from the I Ching, along with Western-style numerals and lettering. This blend of East and West was intended to reflect Korea's desire to modernize and engage with the global community while still maintaining its cultural heritage.
