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2 Mun Tong; Cold ND
| Copper | 6.48 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1752 |
| Value | 2 Mun (0.002) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#304906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, seriales at bottom, eight trigrams symbol "Thunder" at right
*統 (Tong): Tongyong Naval Office
*寒 (Han): Cold
Lettering:
統
☳
寒
Interesting fact
The 2 Mun (Tong; Cold) ND (1742-1752) coin from Korea was used as a means of currency during the Joseon Dynasty, which was the last royal dynasty of Korea that ruled from 1392 to 1910. The coin was made of copper and had a weight of 6.48 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and materials were influenced by Chinese currency, as Korea was heavily influenced by Chinese culture and trade during that time.
