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5 Mun Chon ND
1883 year| Bronze | - | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | 5 Mun (0.005) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#62930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
Denomination right to left
*典 (Chŏn): Central Government Mint
Lettering:
典
五 當
三
Translation: Central Government Mint series 7, Value 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Mun (Chon) ND (1883) bronze coin from Korea features a unique blend of traditional Korean design elements and Western-style coinage features. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized representation of a phoenix, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Korean culture. The reverse side of the coin features a rendition of the Korean national emblem, which consists of a taegeuk symbol (representing the balance and harmony of yin and yang) surrounded by two branches of paulownia leaves. This blend of traditional and modern design elements makes the 5 Mun (Chon) ND (1883) bronze coin a fascinating piece of Korean numismatic history.
