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1 Mun Yong ND
1742 year| Copper | 4.5 g | 23.96 mm |
| 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 | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.96 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom, circle to right
*营 (Yŏng): Special Army Unit
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
营
o
十
Translation: Special Army Unit, series 8
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Yong) 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 copper 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 (Yong) ND (1742) coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in Korean history.
