100 Mun Ho ND
| Copper | 25.1 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Gojong (1863-1897) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1867 |
| Value | 100 Mun (0.1) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 25.1 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#23762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
Denomination right to left
*户 (Ho): Treasury Department
Lettering:
户
百 當
大
Translation: Treasury Department series "big", Value One hundred
Edge
Plain
Comment
The One Hundred Mun is the only denomination of sang pyong tong bo coinage for which accurate mint records exist. These coins were first cast by the Treasury Department on December 12, 1866 and put into circulation beginning January 15, 1867. The last coin was produced on June 16, 1867 which means these coins were cast for only 172 days. A total of 1,784,038 "One Hundred Mun" coins were cast by the government.Interesting fact
The 100 Mun (Ho) ND (1866-1867) coin was issued during the reign of King Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. The coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Joseon Dynasty and features an inscription of the Chinese character "庚" (geng), which represents the 100th year of the dynasty. The coin's design also includes the Korean national emblem, the taegeuk symbol, which represents the balance and harmony of yin and yang.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1866-1867) 户 | 1784038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Mun (Ho) ND (1866-1867) coin.
