Katalog
| İhraççı | Joseon (1392-1897) |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1881 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Para birimi | Mun (1392-1892) |
| Bileşim | Bronze |
| Ağırlık | |
| Çap | 24 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round with a square hole |
| Teknik | |
| Yönlendirme | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | KM#338 , CK#라-134-1 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Chinese ideograms - Top to bottom: 常平 = Sang pyong, a Department of Korean Yi Dynasty - Right to left: 通寶 = Tong bo, means currency |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Ön yüz lejandı | 常 寶 通 平 |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Mint mark at top, seriales at bottom, serial number at left * (Mu): Palace Guard Office |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Chinese (traditional, regular script) |
| Arka yüz lejandı |
武 十 六 天 (Translation: Palace Guard Office, series `heaven`, serial number 16) |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane |
武 Guard Office at the Palace (武衛營(Muwiyong)), modern-day Seoul, South Korea (1881) |
| Basma adedi |
ND (1881) - Series 1 (一) - ND (1881) - Series 10 (十) - ND (1881) - Series 11 (十一) - ND (1881) - Series 12 (十二) - ND (1881) - Series 13 (十七) - ND (1881) - Series 13 (十三) - ND (1881) - Series 14 (十四) - ND (1881) - Series 15 (十五) - ND (1881) - Series 16 (十六) - ND (1881) - Series 18 (十八) - ND (1881) - Series 19 (十九) - ND (1881) - Series 2 (二) - ND (1881) - Series 20 (二十) - ND (1881) - Series 3 (三) - ND (1881) - Series 4 (四) - ND (1881) - Series 5 (五) - ND (1881) - Series 6 (六) - ND (1881) - Series 7 (七) - ND (1881) - Series 8 (八) - ND (1881) - Series 9 (九) - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 5287368180 |
| Ek bilgiler |
Historical Context: The 1 Mun Mu, Heaven Small Type coin was issued in 1881 during King Gojong's reign, a period of profound political and social upheaval. This era saw Korea grappling with modernization and increasing foreign influence. As one of the final issues of traditional cast coinage, it represents a critical transition in Joseon monetary history, preceding machine-struck coinage. It served as a vital component of daily commerce.
Artistry: Reflecting East Asian numismatic tradition, the coin's design emphasizes calligraphic elegance. The obverse features "大東一文" (Daedong Il Mun), meaning "Great East One Mun." The reverse displays the cyclical character "戊" (Mu) and "天" (Chon, Heaven). The "Heaven Small Type" specifically denotes a variant with a smaller "天" character. The central square hole, a hallmark of Joseon coinage, facilitated stringing for transport.
Technical/Grading: As a cast bronze coin, its technical quality is assessed by the sharpness and completeness of the characters, planchet evenness, and absence of significant casting flaws like pitting or rough edges. High-points for wear are typically the raised strokes of the Hanja characters and the outer rim. A well-preserved example exhibits clear, distinct inscriptions, a relatively smooth surface, and minimal evidence of casting gates, indicating careful production.