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2 Mun Won ND
1678 year| Copper | 8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 2 Mun (0.002) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom
*原 (Won): Wonju Township Military Office
Lettering:
原
二
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Mun (Won) coin from Korea, which was minted in 1678, was made of copper and weighed 8 grams. That's quite interesting because copper was a valuable resource at the time, and it's impressive that they were able to produce a coin of that weight with the technology they had back then. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin means that it was widely used in everyday transactions, which speaks to the coin's historical significance.
