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2 Mun Pyong ND
| Copper | 8.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1678-1742 |
| Value | 2 Mun (0.002) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
*平 (Pyŏng): Pyong'an Provincial Office
Lettering:
平
二
Translation: Pyong'an Provincial Office, series 2
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies from 8 to 9 grams.Interesting fact
The 2 Mun (Pyong) coin from Korea, made of Copper and weighing 8.5g, was used as a means of currency during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It was first introduced in 1678 and remained in circulation until 1742. The coin's design featured the Chinese character "Pyong" on one side and the Korean character "Mun" on the other, which represented the country's cultural and economic ties with China. The coin's copper content made it a valuable commodity, and it played an important role in the everyday transactions of the Korean people during that time.
