Catalogo
| Emittente | Joseon (1392-1897) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1852 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Valuta | Mun (1392-1892) |
| Composizione | Copper |
| Peso | 4.7 g |
| Diametro | 24 mm |
| Spessore | 1.4 mm |
| Forma | Round with a square hole |
| Tecnica | Cast |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#61 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Chinese ideograms - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Legenda del dritto | 常 寶 通 平 |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Mint mark at top, seriales at bottom, serial number at left *户 (Ho): Treasury Department |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Legenda del rovescio |
户 十 水 (Translation: Treasury Department, series `Water`, serial number 10) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca |
户 Treasury Department (户曹 (Hojo)),modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1678-1883) |
| Tiratura |
ND (1852) 户 - Series 1 (一) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 10 (十) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 2 (二) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 3 (三) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 4 (四) - ND (1852) 户 - series 5 (五) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 6 (六) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 7 (七) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 8 (八) - ND (1852) 户 - Series 9 (九) - |
| ID Numisquare | 7078055140 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: Issued in 1852 under King Cheoljong (1849-1863), this 1 Mun coin dates to the late Joseon Dynasty, a period of significant economic and political instability. Continuous production of Sangpyeong Tongbo coinage, including "Ho" (號) series like this "Water" (水) variant, was vital for government finance and market stabilization. These "Ho, Water" designations typically identified the issuing mint, often the Board of Revenue (Hojo) or a provincial mint, reflecting Joseon's efforts to maintain a standardized currency.
Artistry: The coin's design adheres to the established aesthetic of Joseon's Sangpyeong Tongbo series, employing a functional yet elegant calligraphic style for its cast characters. Individual engravers are rarely identified for common issues; emphasis was on clear, legible production. The obverse displays "Sangpyeong Tongbo" (常平通寶), while the reverse features the mint mark "Ho" (號) and "Water" (水), typically placed around the central square hole. This traditional layout exemplifies enduring East Asian cash coinage principles.
Technical/Grading: As a cast coin, its quality is assessed by the sharpness and completeness of characters, rim integrity, and overall planchet evenness. Key grading points include the distinctness of the "Sangpyeong Tongbo" legend on the obverse and the clarity of the "Ho" and "Water" characters on the reverse. Desirable specimens show minimal casting flaws like porosity or uneven surfaces, and well-