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| 発行体 | Joseon (1392-1897) |
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| 年号 | 1836 |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| 通貨 | Mun (1392-1892) |
| 材質 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 3.73 g |
| 直径 | 29 mm |
| 厚さ | 1 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | Cast |
| 向き | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | KM#796 , Oseong#18.200 , Daegwangsa#8.6-6 , CK#라-304-8 |
| 表面の説明 | Chinese ideograms - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency |
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| 表面の文字体系 | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| 表面の銘文 | 常 寶 通 平 |
| 裏面の説明 | Mint mark at top, character for `sky` (天, ch`on) at bottom, and serial number at right. *開 (Kae): Kaesong Township Military Office |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| 裏面の銘文 |
開 二 天 (Translation: Kaesong Township Military Office, series `sky`, serial number 2) |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 |
開 Kaesong Township Military Office(開城管理營 (Kaesong Kwalliyong)), modern-day Kaesong, North Korea(1678-1882) |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (1836) - Series 1 (一) - ND (1836) - Series 10 (十) - ND (1836) - Series 2 (二) - ND (1836) - Series 3 (三) - ND (1836) - Series 4 (四) - ND (1836) - Series 5 (五) - ND (1836) - Series 6 (六) - ND (1836) - Series 7 (七) - ND (1836) - Series 8 (八) - ND (1836) - Series 9 (九) - |
| Numisquare ID | 4831743060 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This 1 Mun coin was issued in 1836 during the reign of King Heonjong of the Joseon Dynasty. Heonjong's era was characterized by political factionalism and growing internal unrest, exacerbated by external pressures. Despite these challenges, the Joseon economy relied on a standardized coinage system. The 1 Mun served as the primary small denomination, crucial for daily transactions and reflecting efforts to maintain monetary stability amidst significant societal transformation.
Artistry: Specific engravers are not individually identified for this Joseon 1 Mun issue. The coin adheres to the traditional East Asian cash coin aesthetic, featuring Hanja characters around a central square hole. The obverse typically displays 'Sangpyeong Tongbo' (常平通寶), signifying 'Always Even Currency.' The reverse bears the specific identifier 'Kae, Ch`on' (開天), denoting a particular mint or series. The calligraphy, while robust and functional, exhibits a style characteristic of Joseon popular currency rather than imperial refinement.
Technical/Grading: This 1 Mun coin, weighing 3.73 grams and measuring 29 millimeters, was produced through casting. Key assessment areas include the clarity and completeness of the Hanja characters and rim sharpness. Common casting imperfections may include minor pitting, uneven surfaces, or weak character definition from incomplete mold fill. The central square hole’s alignment and presence of filing marks from flash removal are also important technical considerations. Examples with strong, well-defined characters and minimal casting flaws are highly prized.