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5 Mun Ho ND
1883 year| Copper | 10.73 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Gojong (1863-1897) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | 5 Mun (0.005) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.73 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#42329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
Denomination right to left
*户 (Ho): Treasury Department
Lettering:
户
五 當
六
Translation: Treasury Department series 6, Value 5
Interesting fact
The 5 Mun (Ho) ND (1883) coin from Korea was part of a series of coins introduced during the reign of King Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. The coin was minted in 1883, and it was made of copper. The coin's design features the Korean national emblem, which is a representation of the mythical creature called the "hwaluda" or "dragon-turtle," which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Korean culture. The coin's obverse side also features the Korean characters "광제원년" (meaning "Kwangjeon won-nyeon" or "Kwangjeon era year"), which refers to the era name used during King Gojong's reign. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful!
