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5 Mun Chon - machine-struck ND
1884 year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1884 |
| Value | 5 Mun (0.005) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
Denomination right to left
*典 (Chŏn): Central Government Mint
Lettering:
典
五 當
一
Translation: Central Government Mint series 1, Value 5
Interesting fact
The 5 Mun coin from Korea, which was minted in 1884, was part of a series of coins that were introduced during the reign of King Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty. These coins were the first to be machine-struck, which was a significant departure from the traditional method of minting coins by hand. This change in production method allowed for greater efficiency and consistency in the minting process, and it marked a turning point in the history of Korean numismatics.
