Каталог
| Описание аверса | Chinese ideograms - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Надписи аверса | 常 寶 通 平 |
| Описание реверса | Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom, circle at left, (one) at right. *户 (Ho): Treasury Department |
| Письменность реверса | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Надписи реверса |
户 ○ 一 一 (Translation: Treasury Department, series 1) |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор |
户 Treasury Department (户曹 (Hojo)),modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1678-1883) |
| Тираж |
ND (1814) 户 - Series 1 (一) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 10 (十) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 2 (二) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 3 (三) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 4 (四) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 5 (五) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 6 (六) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 7 (七) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 8 (八) - ND (1814) 户 - Series 9 (九) - |
| ID Numisquare | 5984682280 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: This 1 Mun coin, dated 1814, hails from the Joseon Dynasty, under King Sunjo (순조, r. 1800-1834). The early 19th century was a challenging period, marked by political instability and economic strain. Despite these difficulties, "Sangpyeong Tongbo" (常平通寶) cash coins were continuously produced, forming the essential medium of exchange. This issue reflects the Joseon government's persistent efforts to maintain a standardized currency system for daily commerce.
Artistry: The specific engraver of this Joseon cash coin remains anonymous, typical of the era's collective craftsmanship. Its design adheres to the classic circular brass form with a central square hole. The obverse features "Sangpyeong Tongbo" (常平通寶), meaning "Always Level and Circulating Treasure," read top-bottom, right-left, in a characteristic calligraphic style. The reverse displays "Ho" (戶) above the hole, identifying the Board of Revenue mint (Hojo), and "il" (一) below, likely denoting a specific mint series or branch.
Technical/Grading: Struck in brass, 26mm, this 1 Mun coin shows technical qualities typical of mass-produced Joseon issues. High-points for wear are the raised character strokes and outer rim. Strike quality varies; minor planchet imperfections like casting bubbles or slight off-centering are common. The overall strike ranges from sharp to weak, affecting finer details. Original patina, typically dark brown to green, is crucial for assessing preservation and authenticity.