1 Mun - Goryeo Haedong Wonbo

Đơn vị phát hành Korea
Năm 1097
Loại Standard circulation coin
Mệnh giá 1 Mun
Tiền tệ Kingdom of Goryeo - Cast (918-1392)
Chất liệu Bronze
Trọng lượng
Đường kính 22.2 mm
Độ dày
Hình dạng Round with a square hole
Kỹ thuật Cast
Hướng
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo
Mô tả mặt trước Chinese characters in script - Top to bottom: 海東 = Hae dong = (Land of the) Eastern Sea - Right to Left: 元寶 = Won bo = a small metal ingot that was used in ancient China as money
Chữ viết mặt trước Chinese
Chữ khắc mặt trước  海 寶 元  東
(Translation: Haedong Wonbo)
Mô tả mặt sau Blank.
Chữ viết mặt sau
Chữ khắc mặt sau
Cạnh Smooth
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1097 - -
ID Numisquare 5199565070
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: The 1 Mun Haedong Wonbo, issued in 1097, marks a pivotal moment in Goryeo Dynasty economic history under King Sukjong (r. 1095-1105). Sukjong actively promoted a monetized economy, moving from barter and foreign coinage. The Haedong Wonbo ("Treasure of the Eastern Sea") was among the earliest official cast bronze coins, signifying Korea's assertion of monetary sovereignty and an attempt to stabilize its internal economy amidst external pressures.

Artistry: While individual engravers are not attributed, the artistic style of the Haedong Wonbo is deeply rooted in contemporary Chinese Song Dynasty numismatic traditions. The obverse features "Haedong Wonbo" (海東元寶) in a robust, clear calligraphic script, read top-bottom, right-left. The reverse is generally blank. The design emphasizes legibility and balanced character presentation, reflecting sophisticated East Asian calligraphic aesthetics within a functional monetary context.

Technical/Grading: As a cast coin, "strike" quality refers to casting precision. High-quality examples exhibit crisp, well-defined characters with strong strokes and clear separation from the field. The central square hole should be cleanly formed. Ideal technical qualities include a uniform planchet, minimal porosity, and a well-centered inscription, indicating skilled foundry work. Less desirable examples show weak characters, off-center casting, or significant flaws.

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