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5 Mun Tong 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 | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#62931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
Denomination right to left
*統 (Tong): Seoul Military Office Mint
Lettering:
統
五 當
十
四
Translation: Seoul Military Office Mint series 14, Value 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Mun (Tong) 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 Korean dragon, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Korean national emblem, which consists of a taegeuk symbol surrounded by two phoenixes. This blending of East and West design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the late 19th century in Korea, and makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
