2 Mun (Yong) ND (1752) front 2 Mun (Yong) ND (1752) back
2 Mun (Yong) ND (1752) photo
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2 Mun Yong ND

1752 year
Bronze 6.75 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Korea
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1752
Value
2 Mun (0.002)
Currency
Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.75 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#43871
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.

*营 (Yŏng): Treasury Department

Lettering:
 营

 二

Translation: Treasury Department, series 2

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Mun (Yong) ND (1752) 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 bronze 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 2 Mun (Yong) ND (1752) coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in Korean history.