Obverse © Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Mun Pyong; Produce ND
1852 year| Bronze | - | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1852 |
| Value | 1 Mun |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#337967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, seriales at bottom, serial number at left
*平 (Pyŏng): Pyong'an Provincial Office
*生 (Saeng): Produce
Lettering:
平
五
生
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Pyong; Produce) ND (1852) coin from Korea made of Bronze is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was produced during the Joseon Dynasty, which was the last royal dynasty of Korea, and features an inscription in Hanja (Chinese characters) that reads "Pyong," which means "produce" or "farm," highlighting the importance of agriculture in the country's economy at the time. Additionally, the coin's design includes a stylized image of a rice plant, further emphasizing the connection to agriculture. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors of Korean numismatics and can fetch high prices at auction.
